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Niki Xanthou

Niki Xanthou

GREGREWomen
Birth dateOct 11, 1973
BirthplaceRhodes, Greece
Height1.74 m
Weight54 kg

Niki Xanthou (Greek: Νίκη Ξάνθου, [ˈnici ˈksanθu], born 11 October 1973 in Rhodes) is a Greek long jumper. Xanthou set nine national records in long jump during her career.

Her personal best, and national record, is 7.03 metres, achieved in August 1997 in Bellinzona. At the age of 22 she gave an impressive performance in the Olympic games final in Atlanta, in which she took the 4th place with 6.97 m.

She won the Mediterranean Games of 1997 in Bari and the European under 23 Cup in 1994. The greatest achievements in her career were the second place in the 1997 World Championships in Athens and the gold medal in 2002 European Indoor Championships in Vienna. She was named the Greek Female Athlete of the Year for 1997.

Key facts
Long Jump
7.03
#61 all-time
2004 season best
6.72
May 26, 2004 · Peania (GRE) (i)
2004 season best
Last competition
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Aug 25, 2004 · 6.31
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Record
National record · Long Jump 7.03
National record
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 7.03 (#61 all-time), 2004 season best 6.72 (May 26, 2004, Peania (GRE) (i)) · Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 25, 2004, 6.31 · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (Long Jump) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

7.03
#61 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
LJ
6.72+3.1May 26, 2004
↓
Peania (GRE) (i)
2003
LJ
6.76+1.8Jul 6, 2003
↓
Rethymno (GRE)
2002
LJ
6.85+0.0Jul 14, 2002
↓
Patra (GRE)
2001
LJ
6.80+2.0May 20, 2001
↓
Kos (GRE)
2000
LJ
6.81+1.4Jul 5, 2000
↓
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1999
LJ
7.01+6.1Jun 23, 1999
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Kalamata (GRE)
1998
LJ
6.84+3.3Jul 19, 1998
↓
Thessaloniki (GRE)
1997
LJ
7.03+0.6Aug 18, 1997
↓
Bellinzona (SUI)
1996
LJ
7.01+2.0Jun 8, 1996
↓
Chania (GRE)
1995
LJ
7.12+5.8Jul 29, 1995
↓
Patra (GRE)
1994
LJ
6.61-Jul 30, 1994
↓
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1992
LJ
6.08+1.2Sep 19, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2004

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.31+0.4Aug 25The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
LJ
6.31+0.4Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
LJ
6.50+3.0Jun 28Chania Venizelia, Chania
LJ
6.37+0.5Jun 23Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno
LJ
6.72+3.1May 26Filothei Women Gala, Filothei Stadium, Athina
LJ
6.43-Mar 6Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
LJ
6.43-Mar 5Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
LJ
6.54-Feb 28Peania Balkan Indoor Championships
LJ
6.37-Feb 22Peania Athina 2004, Peania (i)

2003

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.37+0.5Aug 28IAAF World Championships
LJ
6.37+0.5Aug 23IAAF World Championships
LJ
6.51+0.0Aug 10Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
LJ
6.76+1.8Jul 6Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno
LJ
6.45+0.2Jun 22SPAR European Cup, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze
LJ
6.63+0.3Jun 15Greek Championships, Trikala
LJ
6.38+0.8Jun 15Greek Championships, Trikala
LJ
6.70+1.3Jun 9Chania Venizelia, Chania
LJ
6.08+0.4Jun 3Milano Notturna di Milano, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
LJ
6.63+0.0May 31Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
LJ
6.70-0.1May 28Athina Filothei Women's Gala, Athina
LJ
6.71+2.3May 17Agios Kosmas Greek Club Ch. Div. A, Agios Kosmas
LJ
6.47-Mar 16Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
LJ
6.47-Mar 14Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
LJ
6.72-Mar 6Athina 2003, Athina (i)
LJ
6.61-Feb 16Athens, Athina (i)
LJ
6.46-Feb 8Agios Kosmas (i)
LJ
6.55-Feb 2Athens, Athina (i)

2002

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.12+1.8Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
6.85+0.0Jul 14Patra Tofalia, Patra
LJ
6.67+0.4May 29Athens Filothei Women's Gala, Athina
LJ
6.79-May 19Larisa Greek Armed Forces Ch., Larisa
LJ
6.20-May 11Athens Greek Spring Ch., Athina
LJ
6.24-Apr 28Athens, Athina
LJ
6.74-Mar 3European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
LJ
6.74-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
LJ
6.70-Feb 16Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships
LJ
6.50-Feb 10Pireaus, Pireaus (i)
LJ
6.60-Jan 26Pireaus, Pireaus (i)

2001

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.76+3.1Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.61+1.7Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.66-1.1Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.66-1.1Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.76+3.1Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.61+1.7Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
LJ
6.58+0.5Jul 22Patra Tofalia, Patra
LJ
6.38-Jun 2Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
LJ
6.49-0.8May 31Athens Filothei Women Gala, Athina
LJ
6.80+2.0May 20Kos Greek Armed Forces Ch., Kos
LJ
6.49+1.0May 5Athens Greek Club Ch. 1st Div., Athina
LJ
6.22-Apr 22Pireaus Greek Club Ch. Gr. 2, Pireaus
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Honours

5

Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2003
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Greek Championships

Long Jump

2003
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2002
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European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2002
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2001
6

IAAF World Championships

Long Jump

2001
8

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2000
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1999
🥇

Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1999
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1999
🥇

Athens Greek Championships

Long Jump

1999
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1998
5

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1998
🥇

Bari Mediterranean Games

Long Jump

1997
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Long Jump

1997
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1997
🥇

Athens Greek Championships

Long Jump

1997
4

The XXVI Olympic Games

Long Jump

1996
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1996
8

Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships

Long Jump

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Niki Xanthou's Long Jump personal best?

Niki Xanthou's Long Jump personal best is 7.03, set on Aug 18, 1997 in Bellinzona (SUI), #61 on the all-time list.

Which events does Niki Xanthou compete in?

Niki Xanthou competes in the Long Jump.

How did Niki Xanthou perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 6.72, set on May 26, 2004 in Peania (GRE) (i). Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 25, 2004, 6.31.

How many medals has Niki Xanthou won?

Niki Xanthou has won 1 World Championships medal.