Apostolos Christou
Swimming
Apostolos Christou, born in Athens on November 1, 1996, is a top Greek swimmer specializing in backstroke.
He has achieved significant distinctions, such as the silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2024 World Championships in Doha. Additionally, he has won gold medals at the 2022 European Championships in Rome in the 50-meter backstroke and at the 2014 European Junior Championships.
Alongside his athletic career, he completed his studies in shipping at University of Piraeus, demonstrating his dedication to both sports and education.
Apostolos continues to set high goals and strives for new successes, representing Greece with passion and dedication.
What does OPAP Champions mean to you?
"After so many years of cooperation with OPAP through the OPAP champions program, I feel that I am part of another family, since this program focuses on the selfless support of athletes, which makes us feel that there is real interest."
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What is your life motto?
Never give up, so that when the opportunity is given to you, you will be there to take advantage of it.
Distinctions
- 2nd place Olympic Games 2024 Paris 200m backstroke
- 3rd place World Championships 2024 Doha 100m backstroke
- 1st place European Championships 2022 Rome 50m backstroke
- 2nd place European Championships 2022 Rome 100m backstroke
- 3rd place European Championships 2021 Budapest 100m backstroke
- 3rd place European Championships 2018 Glasgow 100m backstroke
- 3rd place European Championships 2016 London 100m backstroke
Competition Schedule 2025
ACROPOLIS
2/5-4/5
Panhellenic Championship
16/5-19/5 Thessaloniki
Sette Colli Rome
June 2025
