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Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris

Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris

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Birth dateAug 21, 1987
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Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris is a Greece sprinter, born on August 21, 1987. He competes primarily in the 100m, 110mH and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.71 in the 100m, 14.14 in the 110mH, 42.28 in the 4x100m, 8.05 in the LJ and 8.16 in the 60mH. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Greece.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.05
#801 all-time
110 m hurdles
14.14
2019 season best
7.86
Jun 19, 2019 · Kalamata (GRE)
2019 season best
Last competition
Greek Championships, Patra
Jul 28, 2019 · 7.75
Greek Championships, Patra
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Long Jump 8.05 (#801 all-time), 110 m hurdles 14.14, 2019 season best 7.86 (Jun 19, 2019, Kalamata (GRE)) · Last competition: Greek Championships, Patra, Jul 28, 2019, 7.75 · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
LJ
7.86+0.3Jun 19, 2019
↓
Papaflessia, Kalamata
2018
LJ
7.92-0.1Jul 18, 2018
↓
Kavala (GRE)
2017
LJ
7.84+1.0Jun 10, 2017
↓
Argos Orestiko (GRE)
2016
LJ
7.95+1.9May 28, 2016
↓
Kalamata (GRE)
2015
LJ
7.70+1.3May 29, 2015
↓
Kalamata (GRE)
2014
LJ
7.86-Feb 8, 2014
↓
Pireaus (GRE) (i)
2014
4x100m
42.28-Jul 26, 2014-Pitesti (ROU)
2013
LJ
7.88+1.5Jun 8, 2013
↓
Chania (GRE)
2012
LJ
7.77+1.3Jun 20, 2012
↓
Argos Orestiko (GRE)
2011
LJ
7.68+1.5Jul 13, 2011
↓
Rethymno (GRE)
2010
LJ
8.05+1.3Jul 14, 2010
↓
Argos Orestiko (GRE)
2009
LJ
7.71+1.7Jul 16, 2009
↓
Kaunas European U23 Championships, S. Darius & S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas
2008
LJ
7.56+0.7Jun 13, 2008
↓
Athina (GRE)
2007
LJ
7.75-Feb 10, 2007
↓
Peania (GRE) (i)
2006
60m
6.94-Jan 21, 2006-Thessaloniki (GRE) (i)
2006
LJ
7.71+1.7May 27, 2006
↓
Thessaloniki (GRE)
2006
60MetresHu
7.82-Feb 4, 2006-Thessaloniki (GRE) (i)
2006
110mH
14.14-Jun 21, 2006-Serres (GRE)
2005
LJ
7.86+1.0Apr 22, 2005
↓
Thessaloniki (GRE)
2005
60mH
8.16-Feb 12, 2005-Peania (GRE) (i)
2005
100m
10.71+0.9Jul 9, 2005-Thessaloniki (GRE)
2004
LJ
7.50-May 8, 2004
↓
Kalloni (GRE)

2019

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.75+0.4Jul 28Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.73+1.3Jul 28Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.73+0.8Jul 10Leandros Tzimas Memorial, Argos Orestiko
LJ
7.86+0.3Jun 19Papaflessia, Kalamata
LJ
7.83+2.5Jun 9Venizelia 2019, Chania
LJ
7.68+0.0Jun 9Venizelia 2019, Chania
LJ
7.78+1.2Jun 5Kallithea International Jumping Meeting, Athina
LJ
7.60+0.9May 2939th Alexandria Greek Grand Prix, Edessa
LJ
7.68-May 17Greek Club Championships, Mytilene
LJ
7.33-Feb 10Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.34-Feb 10Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.34-Feb 9Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.39-Jan 25Indoor Meeting, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.36-Jan 19Indoor Open, Thessaloniki (i)

2018

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.92-0.1Jul 18Kavala Davitzoglia 2018, Kavala
LJ
7.74+1.6Jul 15Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.62-0.6Jul 15Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.72+1.0Jul 4Argos Orestiko
LJ
7.73-0.2Jun 30Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona
LJ
7.73-0.2Jun 27Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona
LJ
7.88+1.8Jun 27Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona
LJ
7.64+1.4Jun 9Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
LJ
7.80+1.8Jun 2Chania Venizelia 2018, Chania
LJ
7.48-0.2May 30Edessa Alexandria 2018, Edessa
LJ
7.67+1.1May 19Chania Int. Athletics Meeting, Chania
LJ
7.63-Feb 11Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.43-Feb 11Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.63-Feb 10Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.43-Feb 10Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.74-Feb 3Thessaloniki (i)

2017

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.72+0.3Jul 22Kavala Davitzógleia, Kavala
LJ
7.71+0.4Jul 1Patra Tófalia, Patra
LJ
7.75+2.4Jun 18Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.46+1.4Jun 18Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.71+1.3Jun 18Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.84+1.0Jun 10Argos Orestiko Greek Grand Prix, Argos Orestiko
LJ
7.80+0.7May 27Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
LJ
7.67+0.4May 20Chania
LJ
7.53-Feb 18Greek Indoor Championships, Athina (i)
LJ
7.38-Feb 18Greek Indoor Championships, Athina (i)
LJ
7.39-Feb 11Gent IFAM Meeting, Gent (i)
LJ
7.65-Feb 4Pireaus, Pireaus (i)
LJ
7.55-Jan 21Thessaloniki (i)

2016

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.76+0.5Jul 20Thiva
LJ
7.75-0.3Jul 13Patra Tófalia, Patra
LJ
7.76-0.4Jul 9European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
LJ
7.76-0.4Jul 6European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
LJ
7.85-0.2Jun 19Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.59-1.7Jun 19Greek Championships, Patra
LJ
7.86+1.2Jun 11Argos Orestiko
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Honours

🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2016
🥉

European Junior Championships

Long Jump

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris's Long Jump personal best?

Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris's Long Jump personal best is 8.05, set on Jul 14, 2010 in Argos Orestiko (GRE), #801 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris compete in?

Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris competes in the Long Jump and 110 m hurdles.

How did Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 7.86, set on Jun 19, 2019 in Kalamata (GRE). Last competition: Greek Championships, Patra on Jul 28, 2019, 7.75.