Mikhalis Louka Explained

Mikhalis Louka (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μιχάλης Λουκά, born 23 February 1970) is a retired Cypriot shot putter. His brother Ilias Louka was also a shot putter.

He won the silver medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.^[1] He also competed at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1999 World Championships without reaching the final.^[2] He became visiting Greek shot put champion in 1990 and 1999,^[3] and Greek indoor champion in 2001.^[4]

His personal best throw was 19.70 metres, achieved in April 1996 in Nicosia. This is the Cypriot record.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Commonwealth Games Medallists - Athletics (Men). GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 24 January 2011.
2. Web site: Mikhalis Louka. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418061239/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/lo/mikhalis-louka-1.html. dead. 18 April 2020. Sports-Reference.com. 24 January 2011.
3. Web site: Greek Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 24 January 2011.
4. Web site: Greek Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 24 January 2011.