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Vangelis Makrygiannis was born in Athens on June 18, 2000. He is a Greek national team swimmer specializing in backstroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Olympic Games<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 9th place<\/b> \u2013 100m backstroke, Paris (2024)<\/span>

    <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    World Championships<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • 4th place<\/b> \u2013 100m backstroke, Doha (2024)<\/span>

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    • 9th place<\/b> \u2013 50m backstroke, Doha (2024)<\/span>

      <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      European Championships<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Silver medal<\/b> \u2013 100m backstroke, Belgrade (2024)<\/span>

        <\/span><\/li>\n
      • Bronze medal<\/b> \u2013 50m backstroke, Belgrade (2024)<\/span>

        <\/span><\/li>\n
      • Bronze medal<\/b> \u2013 4\u00d7100m freestyle relay, Belgrade (2024)<\/span>

        <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        European U23 Championships<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • Silver medal<\/b> \u2013 50m backstroke, Dublin (2023)<\/span>

          <\/span><\/li>\n
        • Bronze medal<\/b> \u2013 100m backstroke, Dublin (2023)<\/span>

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          Mediterranean Games<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          • Gold medal<\/b> \u2013 200m backstroke, Oran (2022)

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          • Gold medal<\/b> \u2013 4\u00d7200m freestyle relay, Oran (2022)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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