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Greek 'Lord of the Rings' Petrounias Performs After Receiving Gold Olympic Medal [video]

Olympic champion Eleftherios Petrounias inspired applause in the stadium once again after performing at the Gymnastics Gala, the demonstration program of gymnastics athletes the day after the completion of the sport competition. The 'Lord of the Rings' -- as sports...

'Greeks Have the Strength to Achieve Anything,' Says Olympic Champion Petrounias

"Greeks have the strength to achieve anything," said gold medal winner Eleftherios Petrounias about his triumph in the men's rings finals in the Rio Olympics. Petrounias spoke to Realfm 97.8 after becoming the second Greek to win a gold medal...

Greek Gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias Wins Gold Medal in Rio (video)

Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias won the gold medal in men's rings on August 15, in the Rio Olympic Games with a score of 16.000 points. He was closely followed by Brazilian Arthur Zanetti with a score of 15.766 in...

Eleftherios Petrounias Wins Gold at FIG World Cup

World rings champion Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece won the gold at the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) World Cup at the Aspire Dome in Doha today. Petrounias produced a great routine that received a score of 15.875 points. The Greek champion...

10 Greeks Who Left Their Mark on 2015

2015 was a tough year for Greece, but these Greeks managed to distinguish themselves and excel in their professional fields as well as inspire others to continue fighting for their ideals. Here we present you the 10 Greeks that...

Eleftherios Petrounias Wins Gold Medal in Glasgow Gymnastics World Championships [video]

Eleftherios Petrounias emerged supreme on Saturday claiming the gold medal in the gymnastics world championships in Glasgow Scotland. Petrounias celebrated his win by dedicating his gold medal to his father, who passed away a few weeks ago. The Greek athlete overcame his rivals with a 15,800 score....

Greek Gymnast Petrounias Wins Gold at European Championships

Greek gymnast Lefteris Petrounias won the gold medal at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Montpellier, France, on Saturday, after an impressive performance on the rings that earned him 15.866 points and first place. The silver was shared by French athlete Samir...

Greek Gymnasts Win Twice in Ljubljana

Greek gymnasts picked up two titles on Saturday in the first day of finals at the Ljubljana World Challenge Cup in Slovenia. 2010 world champion Eleftherios Kosmidis claimed the floor exercise gold medal with tumbling runs of 1 1/2, punch...