Greek gymnast Lefteris Petrounias secured a bronze medal in the men's rings event at the Olympics, marking his third consecutive Olympic medal in this discipline.
Petrounias, who had previously won gold in 2016 and bronze in 2021, achieved a score of 15.100 despite acknowledging two minor errors in his routine.
The win demonstrates Petrounias' continued dedication and skill in the sport, especially considering the intense three years leading up to the Olympics.
At 33, Petrounias' age makes his achievement even more remarkable. Yet, the gymnast shows no signs of slowing down, expressing his enthusiasm for the 2028 Olympics and highlighting potential rule changes that could make the competition more favorable.
Above all, Petrounias stressed his eagerness to return to Greece and reunite with his wife and two young daughters. This heartfelt sentiment reveals a personal side to the Olympic champion, underscoring the importance of family amidst his athletic achievements.
Greek athletes shone on the ninth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with notable achievements in gymnastics, athletics, shooting, and water polo.
Meantime, Miltiadis Tentoglou, the reigning Olympic champion, effortlessly qualified for the long jump final, while Polyneikis Emmanouilidou earned a spot in the 200 meters repechage.
Although Stamatia Scarvelis and Christos Frantzeskakis did not advance in their respective hammer throw events, and Tatiana Gusin narrowly missed out in the high jump, their participation demonstrated the depth of Greek talent in athletics.
Shooter Emmanouela Katzouraki made a strong Olympic debut, achieving a perfect score in the qualifying rounds and ultimately finishing fifth in the women's skeet final. Meanwhile, sailors Cameron Alexander Maramenides and the duo of Ariadni and Odysseas Spanakis maintained competitive positions in their respective events.
The Greek women's water polo team celebrated a significant victory over France, securing their place in the quarterfinals and setting up a thrilling match against Australia.