Greece’s rowing teams won two bronze medals in Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. The pairs Papakonstantinou-Gaidatzis and Kontou-Fitsiou won the 5th and the 6th medals in Greece’s rowing history in the Olympic Games.
Milena Kontou and Zoi Fitsiou won the bronze medal in Paris Olympic Games in the lightweight women’s double sculls on Friday.
The Greek team covered the distance in 6:49.28 after the British team that took the first place with 6:47.06 and Romania that came second with 6:48.78.
The event, held at Vaires-sur-Marne, saw the Greek duo finish behind Great Britain, who took gold, and Romania, who secured silver.
Earlier, Greece won its third medal in the Olympic Games in Paris in the lightweight men’s double sculls. Antonis Papakonstantinou and Petros Gaidatzis won the bronze medal covering the distance in 6:13.44. The Greeks finished behind Ireland, who took gold, and Italy, who earned silver.
The achievement of Fitsiou-Kontou marked their debut at the Olympics, contributing to Greece’s medal count and making it the country’s fourth medal in Paris. It also adds to Greece’s legacy in rowing, representing the sixth Olympic rowing medal in the nation’s history.
Well done to all the Greeks who won a medal whether it be rowing or swimming or any sport. We need some good news. Bravo and thank you to all of you.
Congratulations! 👏 👏 👏 All the best to Greek sportsmen 🥇🥇🥇