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Athanasia Tsoumeleka

Athanasia Tsoumeleka

GREGREWomen
Birth dateJan 2, 1982
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Athanasia Tsoumeleka is a Greece race walker, born on January 2, 1982. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:29:12 in the 20kmW, 22:05 in the 5Kilometre, 46:43 in the 10Kilometr and 44:10.02 in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Greece.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:29:12
10,000 Metres Short Track
44:10.02
2008 season best
1:30:00
Apr 5, 2008
2008 season best
Last competition
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Aug 15, 2008 · DQ
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:29:12, 10,000 Metres Short Track 44:10.02, 2008 season best 1:30:00 (Apr 5, 2008) · Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing, Aug 15, 2008, DQ · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 44 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:29:12
5Kilometre
22:05
10Kilometr
46:43
10,000Metr
44:10.02
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
20kmW
1:30:00-Apr 5, 2008
↑
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2007
20kmW
1:33:58-Jun 23, 2007
↑
-
2005
20kmW
1:35:11-Apr 2, 2005
↑
-
2004
10,000Metr
44:10.02-Apr 17, 2004
↑
-
2004
20kmW
1:29:12-Aug 23, 2004
↑
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
5Kilometre
22:05-Apr 9, 2003--
2003
20kmW
1:29:34-Aug 24, 2003
↑
IAAF World Championships
2002
20kmW
1:31:25-Aug 7, 2002
↑
München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2001
10,000Metr
46:29.20-Jul 19, 2001
↑
European Junior Championships, Stadio Zecchini, Grosseto
2001
10Kilometr
46:43-May 19, 2001
↑
-
2000
10,000Metr
47:10.96-Oct 20, 2000
↑
Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
2000
10Kilometr
47:25-Jun 18, 2000
↑
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2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:30:44-Jun 7La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW
1:31:04-May 24Krakow Na Rynek Marsz, Kraków
20kmW
1:30:40-May 11Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:30:40-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:30:21-May 1Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW
1:30:00-Apr 5Rio Maior IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:33:58-Jun 23Kraków Race Walking Challenge, Kraków
20kmW
1:34:10-Jun 2La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:35:11-Apr 2Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:12-Aug 23The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:29:12-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:32:05-Jun 12Athens Greek Championships, Athina
20kmW
1:29:51-May 2Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
20kmW
1:29:51-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
10,000Metr
44:10.02-Apr 17Pyrgos Greek Club Championships, Pyrgos

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:34-Aug 24IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:29:34-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:33:55-Jul 18Bydgoszcz European U23 Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
20kmW
1:33:55-Jul 17Bydgoszcz European U23 Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
20kmW
1:31:55-Jun 7Greek Race Walking Championships, Kastoria
5Kilometre
22:05-Apr 9Iraklio

2002

2 performances

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
46:29.20-Jul 19European Junior Championships, Stadio Zecchini, Grosseto
10,000Metr
46:29.20-Jul 19European Junior Championships, Stadio Zecchini, Grosseto
10Kilometr
46:43-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince - U20 Events

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
47:10.96-Oct 20Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
10Kilometr
47:10.96-Oct 17Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
10Kilometr
47:25-Jun 18Eisenhüttenstadt European Race Walking Cup, Eisenhüttenstadt - U20 Events

Honours

🥇

Athens Greek Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

The XXVIII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

Bydgoszcz European U23 Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
7

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
🥇

Greek Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
🥈

European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2001
4

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Athanasia Tsoumeleka's 20 km race walk personal best?

Athanasia Tsoumeleka's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:29:12, set on Aug 23, 2004 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE).

Which events does Athanasia Tsoumeleka compete in?

Athanasia Tsoumeleka competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Athanasia Tsoumeleka perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:30:00, set on Apr 5, 2008. Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing on Aug 15, 2008, DQ.

How many medals has Athanasia Tsoumeleka won?

Athanasia Tsoumeleka has won 1 Olympic Games medal.