Dimitris Markou

Dimitris Markou is an elite Greek freestyle swimmer specializing in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1,500m events. He stands as a central figure in Greek swimming, holding multiple national records and regularly finishing on continental and Mediterranean podiums, alongside representing Greece at two Olympic Games.

Career Highlights

• Olympic Games: 2x Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024).
• European Championships (Belgrade 2024): 2 Silver Medals (800m Freestyle & 4x200m Freestyle Relay) — ranked 7th worldwide in the 800m Freestyle in 2024.
• European Championships (2026): 5th place in 800m Freestyle.
• Mediterranean Games (Taranto 2026): Gold (400m Freestyle), Silver (800m Freestyle), 🥉 Bronze (200m Freestyle).
• Mediterranean Games (Oran 2022): Gold & Silver Medal.
• European U23 Championships (Dublin 2023): 2 Silver Medals (200m & 400m Freestyle).
• National Records: Holder of the Greek National Records in 200m, 400m, and 800m Freestyle.