USA
Society
13-Year-Old Nishiya Momiji Among Youngest Ever Olympic Gold Medalists
Momiji Nishiya made history on Monday by winning the first-ever gold Olympic medal for the women's category of street skateboarding.
Interviews
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...
Greek News
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 News
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...
USA
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...
USA
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...
Interviews
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...
USA
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...
Diaspora
Greg Louganis: One of the Greatest Divers in History
Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medalist, is thought to be one of the greatest divers in history.
Basketball
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...
Diaspora
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...
Diaspora
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...
Diaspora
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...
Sports
Greek American Wrestler Helen Maroulis Wins Bronze in Tokyo
Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis won a bronze medal for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.
Greek News
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....