Ilias Louka Explained

Ilias Louka (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ηλίας Λουκά, born 23 July 1974) is a retired Cypriot shot putter. His brother Mikhalis Louka was also a shot putter.

He finished sixth at the 1992 World Junior Championships[1] and won the silver medal at the 1993 European Junior Championships.[2] He competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final.[3] He became visiting Greek shot put champion in 1993 and 1996.[4]

His personal best throw was 19.54 metres, achieved in 1996.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World Junior Championships 1992. Peters. Lionel. Magnusson, Tomas. World Junior Athletics History. 24 January 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305183724/http://www.wjah.co.uk/wojc/WJC/WJC1992.html#20092. 5 March 2014.
  2. Web site: European Junior Championships (Men). GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 24 January 2011.
  3. Web site: Ilias Louka . Sports-Reference.com . 24 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104162831/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/lo/ilias-louka-1.html . 4 November 2012 .
  4. Web site: Greek Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 24 January 2011.

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