Viktor Mitrou Explained

Viktor Mitrou
Native Name:Βίκτωρ Μήτρου
Native Name Lang:el
Birth Name:Viktor Mitro
Nationality:Greek
Birth Place:Vlorë, Albania

Viktor Mitrou (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Βίκτωρ Μήτρου; born 24 June 1973) is a retired male Greek weightlifter. He initially represented Albania, but became internationally distinguished with the Greece national team. Mitrou won a Silver Medal for Greece in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Results

Born Viktor Mitro, in Vlorë, Albania, he initially represented Albania internationally until 1993, and then Greece for three consecutive Olympiads (1996, 2000, and 2004). Notably he became an Olympic medalist for Greece during the 2000 Summer Olympics, when he claimed the silver medal in the men's  - 77 kg class. In that competition Mitrou lost first place to Chinese Zhan Xugang, only because of his own heavier body weight.[1] Mitrou lost the third place in 1996 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Olympics again because of his own heavier body weight.

Notes and References

  1. 22 September 2000 . China's Ding, Zhan win weightlifting gold . Sports Illustrated. Associated Press.