About Giorgos Papasideris
Lived 1875 – 1920 (aged 44–45). Giorgos Papasideris was a Greek weightlifter, shot putter and discus thrower.
Georgios Saranti Papasideris (, 1875 in Koropi – 1920) was a Greek athlete and weightlifter.
Career Papasideris was born in Koropi.
He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. He competed in the shot put, placing third. His best throw was 10.36 metres.
Papasideris also threw the discus, placing somewhere between fifth and last (ninth) place.
In the two-handed weightlifting event, now known as clean and jerk, Papasideris tied for fourth place with Carl Schuhmann of Germany. They had both lifted 90.0 kilograms.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Giorgos Papasideris?
Greek sportsman (1875–1920)
When was Giorgos Papasideris born?
Giorgos Papasideris was born in 1875 in Athens.
When did Giorgos Papasideris die?
Giorgos Papasideris died in 1920.
What was Giorgos Papasideris's occupation?
Giorgos Papasideris was a weightlifter, shot putter and discus thrower.
What nationality was Giorgos Papasideris?
Giorgos Papasideris was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Giorgos Papasideris
· DBpedia: Georgios Papasideris
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