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Interview With Greek-American Olympic Gold Medalist Helen Maroulis

2016 Olympic gold medalist and wrestling champion Helen Maroulis chatted with Greek-American journalist Markos Papdatos about her historic win at Rio de Janeiro, and she offered advice for wrestling hopefuls. On August 18, she bested three-time defending Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida...

Who Is Olympic Gold Medalist Helen Maroulis

She has described herself as "Greek by birth. Wrestler by heart. Passionate about life. 3-time World Team member. 2016 Olympic Hopeful." Now Helen Maroulis can add "Olympic Gold Medalist" to the description of herself. Maroulis' family moved to the U.S....

Greek Olympic Gold Medalist to Run New York Marathon Along With Friend for a Good Cause

The New York marathon is right around the corner. People from around the world will flock the streets of the United States' biggest city in ten days. Among those who will attempt to reach the finish line are two Greeks running...

Olympic Gold Medalist Kaklamanakis Remembers His Fans

In an interview with Markos Papadatos for GreekReporter, Nikos Kaklamanakis, a world champion in the Mistral wind-surfing category, and winner of the gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and silver medal in 2004 at the Athens...

Greek Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev Eyes Tokyo 2021 Olympic Gold

2019 World Championship silver medalist Kristian Gkolomeev has expressed his clear ambition to swim his way to a gold medal in the next Olympic Games, which have been rescheduled for the summer of 2021 in Tokyo. Gkolomeev spoke with Greek...

Two-Time Olympic Medal-Winning Fencer Alexander Massialas Eyes Tokyo Games

Two-time Olympic medal-winning fencer Alexander Massialas chatted with this Greek-American journalist about his plans for 2020, which include preparations for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Massialas won two medals for Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games in...

Greek American Evan Lysacek Wins Gold Medal in Figure Skating

Evan Lysacek is a young Greek-American that filled everyone with pride upon winning his Gold medal for ice skating. In the biggest event of his lif; Lysacek didn't try the most daring routine, but he hit nearly every...

US Blasts Brittney Griner’s Jail Sentence in Russia

The US has blasted the nine-year prison sentence of US basketball star Brittney Griner, who is being held in Russia on account of drug charges. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that the sentencing "puts a spotlight on our significant...

Greek Parade Returns to NYC After a Two-Year Pandemic Hiatus

Thousands of people gathered along New York's Fifth Avenue again on Sunday to watch the Greek Independence Day Parade. The parade, which marks Greece's 1821 declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire, runs each year along Fifth Avenue between East...

National Hellenic Society Weekend United the Best of Greek American Diaspora

The National Hellenic Society brought together bright Greek Americans from all spectrums at their signature event, Heritage Weekend, held at the Encore in Las Vegas, October 5-8. The organizers created a ‘parea,’ filled with entertainment and the best compelling panelists at the...

Heritage Weekend Brings Together Compelling Panelists and a Unique Parea in October

The National Hellenic Society has announced their signature event, Heritage Weekend, set to take place at the Encore in Las Vegas, October 5-8. The Organizers promise an exceptional 'parea,' filled with entertainment and the best compelling panelists at the Heritage Weekend...

Greek American Helen Maroulis to Wrestle in the Bronze Medal Match

Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis will compete in the Olympic women's wrestling freestyle bronze medal match on Thursday. Maroulis will face either Khongorzul Boldsaikhan of Mongolia or Fatoumata Yarie Camara of Guinea, depending on the winner of their semifinal....