Miltiadis Tentoglou named 2024 Balkan male athlete of the year

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Greek long jumper Miltiadis “Miltos” Tentoglou has been honoured as the top male athlete in Balkan athletics for 2024, adding another prestigious accolade to his impressive career.

The 26-year-old, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, received the award in absentia, which was collected by Giorgos Pomaski, the national track and field coach and jumps coordinator, during a ceremony held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Photo: @miltos_d.tentoglou / Instragram.

Tentoglou’s recognition underscores a remarkable year for Balkan athletics. Alongside him, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh was named the top female athlete, having recently set a new world high jump record.

The ceremony also celebrated rising talents, with high jumper Angelina Topic awarded as the top emerging female star, and Serbian middle-distance runner Aldin Katovic recognised as the leading emerging male athlete.

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