Ioannis Tsintsaris
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ioannis•Tsintsaris |
| Used name | Ioannis•Tsintsaris |
| Original name | Ιωάννης•Τσιντσαρης |
| Born | 8 February 1962 in Sidirokastro, Kentriki Makedonia (GRE) |
| Died | 1 March 2017 (aged 55 years 21 days) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 130 kg |
| Affiliations | A.O. Serres, Serres (GRE) |
| NOC |  Greece |
Biography
Ioannis Tsintsaris just missed a medal in super-heavyweight weightlifting at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, placing fourth. Tsintsaris was the super-heavy gold medalist at the 1983 and 1987 Mediterranean Games, winning a silver at that event in 1991. He was married, from 1984-88, to Greek javelin thrower Anna Verouli. Tsintsaris retired from competing after the 1992 European Championships, in which he finished 10th.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | GRE |
Ioannis Tsintsaris | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Olympic family relations
- Husband of Anna Verouli
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (2–1–0 1983 Casablanca WLT gold: super-heavyweight +110 kg; 1987 Latakia WLT gold: super-heavyweight +110 kg; 1991 Athina WLT silver: super-heavyweight +110 kg)