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Antonios Vlontakis
Antonios "Antonis" Vlontakis (born 10 October 1975) is a retired Greek water polo player. A long-standing member of the Greece national water polo team, Vlontakis competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics (10th place), the 2004 Summer Olympics (4th place), and the 2008 Summer Olympics (7th place). He was part of the Greece men's national water polo team that won the Bronze Medal in the 2005 World Championship in Montreal and the Bronze Medal in the 2004 World League in Long Beach. Vlontakis started his career at NO Chania and in 1997 he moved to Olympiacos where he had a successful career (1997–2002, 2009–2011), winning 1 LEN Champions League (2002), 5 Greek Championships (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010), 4 Greek Cups (1998, 2001, 2002, 2010) and 2 Greek Supercups (1997, 1998). He was a key player of the Olympiacos team that won the 2002 Triple Crown (LEN Champions League, Greek Championship, Greek Cup). Honours Club Ethnikos * Greek Championship (1): 2006 * Greek Cup (1): ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on the southwest by Delaware Bay and the state of Delaware. At , New Jersey is the fifth-smallest state in land area; but with close to 9.3 million residents, it ranks 11th in population and first in population density. The state capital is Trenton, and the most populous city is Newark. With the exception of Warren County, all of the state's 21 counties lie within the combined statistical areas of New York City or Philadelphia. New Jersey was first inhabited by Native Americans for at least 2,800 years, with the Lenape being the dominant group when Europeans arrived in the early 17th century. Dutch and Swedish colonists founded the first European settlements in the state. The British later seized contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and also known as Beijing 2008 (), were an international multisport event held from 8 to 24 August 2008, in Beijing, China. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events, one event more than those scheduled for the 2004 Summer Olympics. This was the first time China had hosted the Olympic Games, and the third time the Summer Olympic Games had been held in East Asia, following the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. These were also the second Summer Olympic Games to be held in a communist state, the first being the 1980 Summer Olympics in the Soviet Union (with venues in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia). Beijing was awarded the 2008 Games over four competitors on 13 July 2001, having won a majority of votes from members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after two roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympiacos Water Polo Club Players
Olympiacós Sýndesmos Filáthlon Peiraiós ( el, Ολυμπιακός Σύνδεσμος Φιλάθλων Πειραιώς, Olympic Club of Fans of Piraeus) is a major multi-sport club based in Piraeus, Greece. Olympiacos is parent to a number of different competitive departments which participate in football, basketball, volleyball, water polo, handball, athletics, swimming, table tennis and boxing amongst many othersand have won numerous European and domestic titles over the club's history. Olympiacos CFP is one of the most successful and decorated multi-sport clubs in Europe, being the only Greek club, as well as one of the few European multi-sport clubs to have won as many as 19 International titles –including 17 major European titles, 1 Intercontinental title and 1 Balkan title– in five sports ( Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling) (no other Greek club have won more than seven European titles). Overall, Olympiacos is the most successful Greek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Male Water Polo Players
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Living People
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1975 Births
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List Of World Aquatics Championships Medalists In Water Polo
This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' * (C) – Captain * (GK) – Goalkeeper * (LH) – Left-handed Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists Women Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * (C) – Captain * (GK) – Goalkeeper * (LH) – Left-handed Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists See also * Water polo at the World Aquatics Championships * List of World Aquatics Championships men's water polo tournament records and statistics * List of World Aquatics Championships women's water polo tournament records and statistics * List of world champions in men's water polo * List of world champions in women's water polo * List of Olympic medalists in water polo Notes References Sources External links Official website of the FINA {{Water polo records and statistics * Medalists World Aqua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Polo At The 2003 World Aquatics Championships – Men's Tournament
The 2003 Men's World Water Polo Championship was the tenth edition of the men's water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships, organised by the world governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was held from 14 to 26 July 2003, and was incorporated into the 2003 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within ci ..., Spain. Participating teams Groups formed ;Group A * * * * ;Group B * * * * ;Group C * * * * ;Group D * * * * Preliminary round Group A * July 14, 2003 * July 16, 2003 * July 18, 2003 Group B * July 14, 2003 * July 16, 2003 * July 18, 2003 Group C * July 14, 2003 * July 16, 2003 * July 18, 2003 Group D * July 14, 2003 * July 16, 2003 * July 18, 2003 Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Polo At The 2004 Summer Olympics
Water polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics. Twelve teams competed in the men's event, where Russia was trying to avenge their defeat by Hungary at the Sydney Olympics. There were eight teams in the women's event, where holders Australia were hoping to retain the title. __NOTOC__ Men's teams ''Group A:'' Croatia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro and United States. ''Group B:'' Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Italy and Spain Women's teams ''Group A:'' Australia, Greece, Italy and Kazakhstan. ''Group B:'' Canada, Hungary, Russia and United States. Qualification Men`s Women`s * Canada took the place of the African team. Medalists Men's Women's Teams Men's rosters Australia * * Croatia * * Egypt * * Germany * * Greece * * Hungary * * Italy * * Kazakhstan * * Russia * * Spain * * Serbia and Montenegro * * Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A1 Greek Water Polo
The A1 Ethniki ( el, Α1 Εθνική Κατηγορία), often referred to as the Greek Water Polo League, is the highest professional water polo league in Greece. It is run by the Hellenic Swimming Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European water polo, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions. Ethnikos is the team with the most championships, having 38. Ethnikos also has the record for consecutive championships, with 18. History * 1923-27: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by SEGAS) * 1927–28 to 1965-66: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation) * 1966–67 to 1985-86: ''A Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' * 1986–87 to present: ''A1 Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' Title holders * 1922–23 Peiraikos * 1925–26 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1926–27 Olympiacos Piraeus * 1927–28 Aris Thessaloniki * 1928–29 Aris Thessaloniki (2) * 1929–30 Aris The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Water Polo Cup
The Greek Water Polo cup is the second most important competition of Greek men's waterpolo and is organised by KOE (Hellenic Swimming Federation). It was first held in 1953. Initially started as a competition in memory of Pantelis Psychas, Greek athlete of the swimming. The competition was interrupted from 1959 to 1983. Moreover, it wasn't held in 1993-94 season. From 1998-99 season the Final Four system was instituted. Olympiacos Piraeus have won the most titles (23), followed by Ethnikos Piraeus (12). Olympiacos is the team with the most appearances in finals (30) while Ethnikos has the record of successive wins (8). Title holders * 1953 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1954 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1955 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1956 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1957 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1958 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1959–83 Not held * 1983–84 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1984–85 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1985–86 Glyfada * 1986–87 Glyfada * 1987–88 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1988–89 Glyfada * 1989–90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A1 Ethniki Water Polo
The A1 Ethniki ( el, Α1 Εθνική Κατηγορία), often referred to as the Greek Water Polo League, is the highest professional water polo league in Greece. It is run by the Hellenic Swimming Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European water polo, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions. Ethnikos is the team with the most championships, having 38. Ethnikos also has the record for consecutive championships, with 18. History * 1923-27: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by SEGAS) * 1927–28 to 1965-66: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation) * 1966–67 to 1985-86: ''A Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' * 1986–87 to present: ''A1 Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' Title holders * 1922–23 Peiraikos * 1925–26 Ethnikos Piraeus * 1926–27 Olympiacos Piraeus * 1927–28 Aris Thessaloniki * 1928–29 Aris Thessaloniki (2) * 1929–30 Aris Thess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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