About Christos Vartzakis
Lived 1911 – 2009 (aged 97–98). Christos Vartzakis was an athletics competitor.
Christos Vartzakis (1911 – 7 September 2009) was a Greek marathon runner. He won the Greek Championship in 1948 and 1953.
Between the ages of 36 and 79, Vartzakis participated in a university study on the effects of ageing on performance. The study showed that his average speed decreased by 30% over a period of 43 years.
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Who was Christos Vartzakis?
Greek marathon runner
When was Christos Vartzakis born?
Christos Vartzakis was born in 1911.
When did Christos Vartzakis die?
Christos Vartzakis died on 7 September 2009.
What was Christos Vartzakis's occupation?
Christos Vartzakis was an athletics competitor.
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