Anastasia Kelesidou
Greek former discus thrower
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Anastasia "Tasoula" Kelesidou (Greek: Αναστασία Κελεσίδου, [anastaˈsia celeˈsiðu]; born 28 November 1972) is a Greek retired discus thrower best known for winning silver medals at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. During her career she set seven Greek records in discus throw, the best being 67.70 metres.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  Greece | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2000 Sydney | Discus |
| 2004 Athens | Discus |
| World Championships | ||
| 1999 Seville | Discus |
| 2003 Paris | Discus |
 | 2001 Edmonton | Discus |
| European Championships | ||
| 2002 Munich | Discus |
| Mediterranean Games | ||
 | 1997 Bari | Discus |
Her only international victory came at the 1997 Mediterranean Games.[citation needed]
Personal life
She was born in Hamburg, West Germany.[citation needed] Her family hails from Strymonochori, Serres.[2]
Honours
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Greece | ||||
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 22nd (q) | 54.08 m |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 11th | 58.96 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 18th (q) | 59.60 m |
| 1997 | Mediterranean Games | Bari, Italy | 1st | 66.18 m CR |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 15th (q) | 59.22 m | |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 7th | 62.95 m |
| 1999 | World Championships | Sevilla, Spain | 2nd | 66.05 m |
| 2000 | Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia] | 2nd | 65.71 m |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 3rd | 65.50 m |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 3rd | 63.92 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 67.14 m SB |
| 2004 | Summer Olympics | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 66.68 m |
