Michalis Mertzanidis-Despoteris
- Born
- Aug 21, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- Long Jump · 110 m hurdles
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.
Personal best · Long Jump8.05
2019 season best7.86Jun 19, 2019 · Kalamata
Personal best · 110 m hurdles14.14
Last competitionGreek Championships, PatraJul 28, 2019 · 7.75
As of Nov 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.05 (#794 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mH20058.16991 pts–
60mHIndoorPeania 20058.16991 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LJ | 7.86 | +0.3 | Jun 19, 2019 | Papaflessia, Kalamata |
| 2018 | LJ | 7.92 | -0.1 | Jul 18, 2018 | Kavala (GRE) |
| 2017 | LJ | 7.84 | +1.0 | Jun 10, 2017 | Argos Orestiko (GRE) |
| 2016 | LJ | 7.95 | +1.9 | May 28, 2016 | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 2015 | LJ | 7.70 | +1.3 | May 29, 2015 | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 2014 | LJ Indoor | 7.86 | – | Feb 8, 2014 | Pireaus (GRE) (i) |
| 2014 | LJ | 7.86 | – | Feb 8, 2014 | – |
| 2014 | 4x100m | 42.28 | – | Jul 26, 2014 | Pitesti (ROU) |