About Thomas Xenakis
Lived 1875 – 1942 (aged 67). Thomas Xenakis was a Greek artistic gymnast.
Thomas Xenakis (; March 30, 1875 – July 7, 1942) was a Greek gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. He was born in Naxos and died in Orange, California, United States.
Xenakis competed in the rope climbing event. He and countryman Nikolaos Andriakopoulos were the only two out of the five entrants to climb all the way to the top of the 14 metre rope. Xenakis' time is unknown, though it was slower than 23.4 seconds, which was Andriakopoulos's winning time.
He won his second silver medal as a member of the Greek gymnastics team in the parallel bars event.
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Who was Thomas Xenakis?
Greek gymnast (1875–1942)
When was Thomas Xenakis born?
Thomas Xenakis was born on 30 March 1875 in Naxos Island.
When did Thomas Xenakis die?
Thomas Xenakis died on 7 July 1942 in Orange.
What was Thomas Xenakis's occupation?
Thomas Xenakis was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Thomas Xenakis?
Thomas Xenakis was Greek.
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