Niki Bakoyianni
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Niki Bakoyianni (Greek: Νίκη Μπακογιάννη, IPA: [ˈnici bakoˈʝani], born June 9, 1968) is a former Greek high jumper.
She was born in Lamia.
She is best known for winning a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics after a tough competition with Stefka Kostadinova, who eventually became Olympic champion. This was Bakogianni's second silver medal that year, as she had placed second in the European Indoor Championships.
Her personal best jump of 2.03 metres is the current Greek record. [1]
[edit] References
- IAAF profile for Niki Bakoyianni
- ^ Greek all-time list, women - Athletix
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