Christina Giazitzidou and Alexandra Tsiavou made history for Greek women’s rowing by winning the bronze medal in the lightweight women’s double sculls at the London 2012 Olympics.
Before that milestone, the duo had already dominated the sport internationally, securing World Championship golds in 2009 and 2011 and consecutive European titles from 2009 to 2011.

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Why this story matters:

• A historic first: Their bronze was the first-ever Olympic medal for Greece in women’s rowing, putting the nation on the global stage.
• Sustained success: With European and World titles backing their Olympic achievement, Giazitzidou and Tsiavou became trailblazers for the future of women’s rowing in Greece.