Nikolaos Syllas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameNikolaos•Syllas
Used nameNikolaos•Syllas
Original nameΝικόλαος•Σύλλας
Born30 November 1914 in Chios, Voreio Aigaio (GRE)
Died16 August 1986 in Chios, Voreio Aigaio (GRE)
Measurements176 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsPanhiakos / Panionios Gymnastikos Syllogos
NOC Greece

Biography

Nikolaos Syllas had a long career as a discus thrower, competing at the 1936, 1948, and 1952 Olympics. He also appeared at the European Championships in 1946 and 1950, just missing a medal in 1946 when he finished fourth. Syllas was Balkan Champion in the discus in 1932 and 1934-40 and won 15 Greek titles in 1932-35, 1937-40, 1946-51, and 1956. He set 11 Greek records with the disc, finally leaving it at 51.00 with his personal best in 1939. As a career Syllas was a long-time staff member of the Electric Transport Company.

Personal Best: DT – 51.00 (1939).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics GRE Nikolaos Syllas
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 6
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics GRE Nikolaos Syllas
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 7
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics GRE Nikolaos Syllas
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 9

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1952 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony GRE Nikolaos Syllas

Special Notes