Ioannis Malokinis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameIoannis•Malokinis
Used nameIoannis•Malokinis
Original nameΙωάννης•Μαλοκίνης
Born1880 in Peiraias (Piraeus), Attiki (GRE)
Died1942
AffiliationsSpetses-Hydra
NOC Greece
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Malokinis was the winner of what may be the most obscure Olympic event ever. His victory came in the 100 m freestyle swimming for sailors, which was only open to Greek sailors from navy ships harboured at Piraeus. The 16-year-old Malokinis, enlisted on the Hydra, won by defeating his two compatriots, but his winning time was over a full minute slower than Hajós in the normal 100 m freestyle.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1896 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GRE Ioannis Malokinis
100 metres Freestyle For Sailors, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold