Vasileios Kakoulakis

Vasileios Kakoulakis, born in 2007, from Heraklion, Crete, is an international swimmer for the Greek National Team and P.A.O.K. He specializes in freestyle distances (400m, 800m, 1,500m) as well as Open Water swimming, having achieved significant distinctions and medals at the World and European levels. Furthermore, he is the holder of multiple National Records in the Men's, Under-23, and Junior categories, while possessing performances equivalent to Olympic Qualification standard times.

Distinctions

World & European Championships

• Bronze medal (1,500m freestyle) – World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships (Otopeni 2025) (Achieved Olympic Qualification standard time & triple National Record)
• Bronze medal (3km Knockout Sprint) – European Open Water Swimming Championships (Setubal 2025)
• Silver medal (3km Sprint) – World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships (Sardinia 2024)
• 1st place (Under-23) – World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup, Stop 1 (Soma Bay 2025)
• Bronze medal (800m) – ISF World School Gymnasiade (Bahrain 2024)

International Meetings & Competitions

• 1st place (800m) & 3rd place (1,500m) – Sette Colli International Trophy (Rome 2026)
• Multiple medals – Acropolis Swim Open (2025, 2026)
• 1st places & Gold medals – Mediterranean Cup (COMEN Cup 2022), Multinations Youth Meet & EYOF (2023)

Records & Special Awards

• National Records: Holder of multiple Greek National Records in both 50m (long course) and 25m (short course) pools (in 400m, 800m, 1,500m freestyle & relays) across all age groups up to the Men's category.
• Hellenic Swimming Federation (KOE) Awards: Named Top Junior/Aquatics Athlete (AQUAWARDS 2024 & 2026) in both pool and open water swimming.
• Honorary Distinction: Olympic Torchbearer in Heraklion, Crete (Hellenic Olympic Committee, 2024).