About Sofia Marinou
Lived 1884 – 2000. Sofia Marinou was a Greek tennis player.
Sofia Marinou (, 18 August 1882 - 22 November 1974) In her first round singles match against Ioanna Tissamenou, Marinou and Tissamenou became the first women to represent Greece at an Olympic Games. In the mixed doubles event, Marinou and Simiriotis lost to eventual winners Max and Marie Decugis, and they were awarded a silver medal.
Marinou and Simiriotis later won the mixed doubles event at the 1908 .
Personal life It is believed that Sofia Marinou was related to Georgios Simiriotis and his sister Esmée Simirioti.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sofia Marinou?
Greek tennis player
When was Sofia Marinou born?
Sofia Marinou was born in 1884.
When did Sofia Marinou die?
Sofia Marinou died in 2000.
What was Sofia Marinou's occupation?
Sofia Marinou was a tennis player.
What nationality was Sofia Marinou?
Sofia Marinou was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sofia Marinou. https://biography.guide/sofia-marinou/
MLA: "Sofia Marinou." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sofia-marinou/.
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