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Paraskevi Papachristou

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Paraskevi Papachristou

GREGREWomen
Birth dateApr 17, 1989
BirthplaceAthens, Greece
Height1.70 m
Weight53 kg

Paraskevi "Voula" Papachristou (Greek: Παρασκευή (Βούλα) Παπαχρήστου [parasceˈvi papaˈxristu]; born 17 April 1989) is a Greek triple jumper and long jumper.

She won two gold medals at the European Athletics U23 Championships and took the third place at the 2016 World indoor Championships.

She was removed from the Greek team for the 2012 London Olympics by the Greek Olympic Committee after making a racist comment online. At the 2016 Summer Olympics' final in Rio de Janeiro, she took the 8th place. In 2018 she was the European Champion in Berlin with a jump of 14,60 metres.

Key facts
Triple Jump
14.73
#54 all-time
Long Jump
6.60
#701 all-time
2021 season best
14.60
Feb 17, 2021 · Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)
2021 season best
Last competition
The XXXII Olympic Games
Jul 30, 2021 · 12.23
The XXXII Olympic Games
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Triple Jump 14.73 (#54 all-time), Long Jump 6.60 (#701 all-time), 2021 season best 14.60 (Feb 17, 2021, Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)) · Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games, Jul 30, 2021, 12.23 · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
LJ
6.29+0.3Jun 6, 2021
↓
Greek Championships
2021
TJ
14.60-Feb 17, 2021
↓
Copernicus Cup, Arena, Toruń (i) - Indoor Meeting
2020
TJ
13.85-Feb 4, 2020
↓
15. International PSD Bank Meeting
2019
LJ
6.59+1.9May 11, 2019
↓
Argostoli (GRE)
2019
TJ
14.51+1.0Jul 5, 2019
↓
Athletissima Lausanne
2018
LJ
6.56+0.0Jul 15, 2018
↓
Greek Championships, Patra
2018
TJ
14.60+1.7Jul 20, 2018
↓
Stara Zagora Balkan Championships, Stara Zagora
2017
LJ
6.44-Feb 4, 2017
↓
Pireaus (GRE) (i)
2017
TJ
14.24-Mar 4, 2017
↓
European Indoor Championships, Kombank Arena, Beograd (i)
2016
LJ
6.51-Jan 31, 2016
↓
Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
2016
TJ
14.73-1.3Jun 8, 2016
↓
Athina (GRE)
2015
TJ
13.99+1.6Jun 6, 2015
↓
Chania (GRE)
2013
LJ
6.28-1.5May 29, 2013
↓
Athina (GRE)
2013
TJ
14.21+0.3Jun 12, 2013
↓
Patra (GRE)
2012
LJ
6.60+2.0Jun 15, 2012
↓
Athina (GRE)
2012
TJ
14.58+0.9Jun 16, 2012
↓
Athina (GRE)
2012
4x100m
45.45-Jun 5, 2012-Ankara (TUR)
2011
LJ
6.55+0.1Jun 1, 2011
↓
Athina (GRE)
2011
TJ
14.72+1.0Jun 11, 2011
↓
Chania (GRE)
2010
TJ
13.94-Feb 6, 2010
↓
Athina (GRE) (i)
2009
LJ
6.23-Aug 1, 2009
↓
Thessaloniki (GRE)
2009
TJ
14.47-Mar 6, 2009
↓
European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
2008
TJ
13.86-Feb 2, 2008
↓
Athina (GRE) (i)
2007
TJ
12.92+1.6May 26, 2007
↓
Albufeira (POR)
2006
TJ
12.63+0.4May 31, 2006
↓
Athina (GRE)
2005
TJ
12.75+0.3Aug 7, 2005
↓
Larisa (GRE)

2021

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
12.23-0.1Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
TJ
14.25-0.2Jul 9Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
LJ
6.20-0.7Jun 14Filothei Women Gala, Filothei Stadium, Athina
LJ
6.29+0.3Jun 6Greek Championships
LJ
6.17-0.6Jun 6Greek Championships
TJ
13.83+1.6May 28Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events
TJ
13.62+2.0May 23Müller Grand Prix Gateshead, International Stadium, Gateshead - Diamond Discipline
LJ
6.26+2.0May 15Vergotia Meeting, Andreas Vergotis Municipal Stadium, Argostoli
LJ
6.43+2.7May 15Vergotia Meeting, Andreas Vergotis Municipal Stadium, Argostoli
TJ
14.31-Mar 7European Athletics Indoor Championships
TJ
14.31-Mar 6European Athletics Indoor Championships
TJ
14.39-Mar 6European Athletics Indoor Championships
TJ
14.60-Feb 17Copernicus Cup, Arena, Toruń (i) - Indoor Meeting
LJ
6.23-Feb 13Greek Indoor Championships
LJ
6.23-Feb 12Greek Indoor Championships
TJ
13.73-Jan 29Indoor Meeting - Karlsruhe, Europahalle, Karlsruhe (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.85-Feb 14Meeting de l'Eure, Val-de-Reuil (i)
TJ
13.85-Feb 415. International PSD Bank Meeting

2019

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
14.24+1.0Sep 3Balkan Championships, Pravets
TJ
14.24+1.0Sep 2Balkan Championships, Pravets
TJ
14.33+0.0Aug 29Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
TJ
13.90-0.4Aug 24Meeting de Paris
TJ
14.48+1.8Aug 10European Athletics Team Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
TJ
14.22+1.0Jul 28Greek Championships, Patra
TJ
14.09+0.1Jul 28Greek Championships, Patra
TJ
14.22+1.0Jul 27Greek Championships, Patra
TJ
14.09+0.1Jul 27Greek Championships, Patra
TJ
14.20+1.5Jul 16Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
TJ
14.31+1.2Jul 11Herculis
TJ
14.51+1.0Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne
TJ
14.34+0.8Jun 13Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
LJ
6.39+1.4Jun 9Venizelia 2019, Chania
LJ
6.49+1.1Jun 5Kallithea International Jumping Meeting, Athina
TJ
14.20+0.0May 19Greek Club Championships, Athina
LJ
6.59+1.9May 11Vergotia meeting, Argostoli
LJ
6.65+4.7May 6Greek Club Championships, Athina
TJ
14.50-Mar 3European Indoor Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
TJ
14.28-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
TJ
14.50-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
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Honours

5

European Athletics Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2021
🥇

Greek Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2021
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2019
🥇

Balkan Championships

Triple Jump

2019
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2019
🥇

European Athletics Team Championships

Triple Jump

2019
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2018
🥇

European Athletics Championships

Triple Jump

2018
🥇

European Athletics Championships

Triple Jump

2018
6

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2018
🥉

IAAF Continental Cup

Triple Jump

2018
🥇

Greek Championships

Long Jump

2018
🥇

Greek Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2017
🥇

Beograd Balkan Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2017
🥇

European Team Championships

Triple Jump

2017
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2017
🥉

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2017
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2016
🥇

Pireaus Greek Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2016
🥇

Greek Championships

Long Jump

2016
8

The XXXI Olympic Games

Triple Jump

2016
🥉

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2016
🥉

European Athletics Championships

Triple Jump

2016
🥉

European Athletics Championships

Triple Jump

2016
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2015
🥇

European Athletics Team Championships First League

Triple Jump

2015
🥇

Greek Championships

Long Jump

2012
🥇

European Athletics Team Championships First League

Triple Jump

2011
🥇

Greek Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2011
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2011
🥇

Greek Championships

Long Jump

2011
🥇

Ostrava European U23 Championsips

Triple Jump

2011
🥇

Kaunas European U23 Championships

Triple Jump

2009
🥇

Greek Championships

Triple Jump

2009
🥇

Greek Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2009
🥇

Athens Greek Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

2008
🥉

Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships

Triple Jump

2008
🥇

Greek Indoor Combined Events Championships

Triple Jump

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paraskevi Papachristou's Triple Jump personal best?

Paraskevi Papachristou's Triple Jump personal best is 14.73, set on Jun 8, 2016 in Athina (GRE), #54 on the all-time list.

Which events does Paraskevi Papachristou compete in?

Paraskevi Papachristou competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Paraskevi Papachristou perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 14.60, set on Feb 17, 2021 in Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i). Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games on Jul 30, 2021, 12.23.