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Spyros Spyrou (athlete)
Spyros Spyrou ( el, Σπύρος Σπύρου; born 6 June 1958) is a Cypriot middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres. He represented his country in the men's 1500 metres and the men's 800 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He was a semi-finalist in the 1500 m, ranking tenth. After his active career he became a athletics coach, coaching several international athletes. He is regarded as one of the best Cypriot coaches. Biography Born in Palaikythro,Spyros Spyrou Olympedia. Retrieved 2023-08-28. he competed in sports from a young age and graduated from the National Academy of Physical Education in Cyprus. He later married fellow Cypriot runn , having a son, Stavros. He wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle-distance Running
Middle-distance running events are Track and field#Running, track races longer than Sprint (running), sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1500 m came about as a result of running laps of a 400 m outdoor track or laps of a 200 m indoor track, which were commonplace in continental Europe in the 20th century.1500 m – Introduction IAAF. Retrieved on 5 April 2010. Events 500 metres A very uncommon middle-distance event that is sometimes run by sprinters for muscle stamina training.600 yards This was a popular distance, particularly indoors, when Imperial units, imperial distances were common. In ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Games Of The Small States Of Europe Records In Athletics ...
The Games of the Small States of Europe records in athletics set by athletes who are representing one of the eight European small states at the Games of the Small States of Europe. Records have been updated after the last Games, held in Reykjavík in 2015. Men's records Women's records References External linksGSSE records (as of 2009) {{Events at the Games of the Small States of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe Athletics Games of the Small States of Europe The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small states since 1985. The Games are held at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 1982 Commonwealth Games – Men's 800 Metres
The men's 800 metres event at the 1982 Commonwealth Games was held on 5 and 7 October at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Medalists Results Heats Qualification: First 5 in each heat (Q) and the next 3 fastest (q) qualify for the semifinals. Semifinals Qualification: First 4 in each semifinal (Q) and the next 1 fastest (q) qualify for the final. Final References Heats & Semifinals results (The Sydney Morning Herald) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brisbane
Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the states and territories of Australia, Australian state of Queensland, and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of approximately 2.6 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of the South East Queensland metropolitan region, which encompasses a population of around 3.8 million. The Brisbane central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about from its mouth at Moreton Bay, a bay of the Coral Sea. Brisbane is located in the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Bay and the Taylor Range, Taylor and D'Aguilar Range, D'Aguilar mountain ranges. It sprawls across several local government in Australia, local government areas, most centrally the City of Brisbane, Australia's most populous local government area. The demonym of Brisbane is ''Brisbanite''. The Traditional Owners of the Brisbane a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 1982 Commonwealth Games ...
At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 3–9 October 1982. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participation See also *1982 in athletics (track and field) ReferencesCommonwealth Games Medallists - MenGBR Athletics; Retrieved on 21 July 2010GBR Athletics; Retrieved on 21 July 2010 {{Sports at the 1982 Commonwealth Games 1982 Commonwealth Games events 1982 Commonwealth Games 1982 Commonwealth Games 1982 Commonwealth Games The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Australia, from 30 September to 9 October 1982. The Opening Ceremony was held at the QEII Stadium (named after Elizabeth II), in the Brisbane suburb of Nathan. The QEII Stadium was also the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Athletics Association
The European Athletic Association (more commonly known as European Athletics) is the governing body for athletics in Europe. It is one of the six Area Associations of the world's athletics governing body World Athletics. European Athletics has 51 members and is headquartered in Lausanne. Originally created in 1932 as a European Committee, it was made into an independent body during the Bucharest conference of 1969. The first European Athletics congress took place in Paris on 6–8 October 1970, with Dutchman Adriaan Paulen elected as its first president. From a volunteer-led organization based in the acting Secretary's home country, European Athletics has developed into a professional organization with a permanent base in Switzerland. European Athletics runs and regulates several championships and meetings across Europe – both indoor and outdoor. History After the foundation of the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) in 1912, it was clear there needed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 European Athletics Championships – Men's 800 Metres
These are the official results of the Men's 800 metres event at the 1982 European Championships in Athens, Greece, held at Olympic Stadium "Spiros Louis" on 6, 7, and 8 September 1982. Medalists Results Final 8 September Semi-finals 7 September Semi-final 1 Semi-final 2 Heats 6 September Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Participation According to an unofficial count, 26 athletes from 15 countries participated in the event. * (1) * (1) * (3) * (1) * (3) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (2) * (1) * (2) * (3) * (1) * (2) * (3) See also * 1978 Men's European Championships 800 metres (Prague) * 1980 Men's Olympic 800 metres (Moscow) * 1983 Men's World Championships 800 metres (Helsinki) * 1984 Men's Olympic 800 metres (Los Angeles) * 1986 Men's European Championships 800 metres (Stuttgart) * 1987 Men's World Championships 800 metres (Rome) * 1988 Men's Olympic 800 metres (Seoul) References Results {{DEFAULTSORT:1982 European Athletics Championships - Men's 800 Metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athens
Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆναι, Athênai (pl.) ) is both the capital and largest city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is also the seventh largest city in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. It was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and the home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. It is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political influence on the European continent—particularly Ancient Rome. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 European Athletics Championships
The 13th European Athletics Championships were held from 6 September to 12 September 1982 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. Contemporaneous reports on the event were given in the Glasgow Herald. Men's results Complete results were published. Track 1974 , 1978 , 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , Field 1974 , 1978 , 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , * Lutz Dombrowski from East Germany jumped 8.25 m in the qualification round, which was a new championship record. Women's results Track 1974 , 1978 , 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , * Lucyna Kałek also ran 12.45 in the heats, which was a new championship record. Field 1974 , 1978 , 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , Medal table Participation According to an unofficial count, 777 athletes from 30 countries participated in the event, 21 athletes more than the official number of 756, and one country more than the official number of 29 as published. * (7) * (12) * (34) * (3) * (28) * (9) * (65) * (38) * (48) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 1981 Summer Universiade – Men's 800 Metres ...
The men's 800 metres event at the 1981 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadionul Naţional in Bucharest on 25 and 26 July 1981. Medalists Results Heats Held on 25 July Semifinals Held on 26 July Final Held on 26 July References {{DEFAULTSORT:800 Athletics at the 1981 Summer Universiade 1981 Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucharest
Bucharest ( , ; ro, București ) is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country, on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, less than north of the Danube River and the Bulgarian border. Bucharest was first mentioned in documents in 1459. The city became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the centre of Romanian media, culture, and art. Its architecture is a mix of historical (mostly Eclectic, but also Neoclassical and Art Nouveau), interbellum ( Bauhaus, Art Deco and Romanian Revival architecture), socialist era, and modern. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of 'Paris of the East' ( ro, Parisul Estului) or 'Little Paris' ( ro, Micul Paris). Although buildings and districts in the historic city centre were heavily damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes, and even Nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 1981 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 1981 Summer Universiade was held at the National Stadium in Bucharest, Romania, in July 1981. The programme featured 23 events for men and 16 for women. A total of fourteen Universiade records were broken during the 1981 Games. The Soviet Union was the most successful nation medals-wise as it topped the table with eleven gold medals and 32 in total. The United States, runners-up in the competition, also took eleven gold medals, but had a lesser haul overall with 17 medal performances. East Germany and Italy had the next greatest number of gold medals, with four and three respectively, but it was the host nation Romania which was third place in the total tally, having won two golds but fifteen medals overall. The competition featured a men's marathon race and a 20 kilometres road walk for the first time, expanding the programme outside of the usual track and field stadium. The women's 3000 metres also made its first Games appearance, having been p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
