Nikolaos Syllas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nikolaos•Syllas |
| Used name | Nikolaos•Syllas |
| Original name | Νικόλαος•Σύλλας |
| Born | 30 November 1914 in Chios, Voreio Aigaio (GRE) |
| Died | 16 August 1986 in Chios, Voreio Aigaio (GRE) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Panhiakos / Panionios Gymnastikos Syllogos |
| NOC |  Greece |
Biography
Nikolaos Syllas had a long career as a discus thrower, competing at the 1936, 1948, and 1952 Olympics. He also appeared at the European Championships in 1946 and 1950, just missing a medal in 1946 when he finished fourth. Syllas was Balkan Champion in the discus in 1932 and 1934-40 and won 15 Greek titles in 1932-35, 1937-40, 1946-51, and 1956. He set 11 Greek records with the disc, finally leaving it at 51.00 with his personal best in 1939. As a career Syllas was a long-time staff member of the Electric Transport Company.
Personal Best: DT – 51.00 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GRE |
Nikolaos Syllas | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GRE |
Nikolaos Syllas | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GRE |
Nikolaos Syllas | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 9 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | GRE |
Nikolaos Syllas |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1951 Al-Iskanderiya ATH silver: discus throw)