Spyros Vellas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Intercalated Games
SexMale
Full nameSpyridon "Spyros"•Vellas
Used nameSpyros•Vellas
Original nameΣπυρίδων "Σπύρος"•Βελλας
Born1883
Died1950
AffiliationsPeiraikos Syndesmos
NOC Greece
Medals IG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Spyros Vellas competed for the Greek tug-of-war team at the 1906 Athina Olympics. The team represented the Omas Helliniki Peraikos Syndesmos, and won a silver medal. The team defeated Sweden in the first round before losing to Germany in the final match. Vellas also competed in athletics, in the Greek-style discus throw.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1906 Intercalated Games Athletics GRE Spyros Vellas
Discus Throw, Greek Style, Men (Intercalated) AC
Tug-Of-War GRE Spyros Vellas
Tug-Of-War, Men (Intercalated) Omas Helliniki Peiraikos Syndesmos 2 Silver