Paraskevi Theodorou
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 Cyprus |
| Born |
15 March 1986 Limassol, Cyprus |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) (2014) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Hammer throw: 69.29 m (2009) |
Paraskevi Theodorou (Greek: Παρασκευή Θεοδώρου; born March 15, 1986 in Limassol[1]) is a Cypriot hammer thrower.[2] Theodorou represented Cyprus at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she competed for the women's hammer throw. She performed the best throw of 61.00 metres on her second attempt, finishing forty-fourth overall in the qualifying rounds.[3]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Cyprus | ||||
| 2005 | Games of the Small States of Europe | Andorra la Vella, Andorra | 1st | 53.09 m |
| European Junior Championships | Kaunas, Lithuania | 19th (q) | 51.31 m | |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | – | NM |
| 2007 | European U23 Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 11th | 60.44 m |
| Universiade | Bangkok, Thailand | 17th (q) | 57.45 m | |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 44th (q) | 61.00 m |
| 2009 | Mediterranean Games | Pescara, Italy | 8th | 61.95 m |
| Universiade | Belgrade, Serbia | 16th (q) | 60.43 m | |
| World Championships | Berlin, Germany | – | NM | |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 21st (q) | 60.16 m |
| Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 12th | 59.55 m | |
| 2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 14th (q) | 57.00 m |
References
- ↑ 2014 CWG profile
- ↑ "Paraskevi Theodorou". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Women's Hammer Throw Qualifying Rounds". NBC Olympics. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
External links
- Paraskevi Theodorou profile at IAAF
- NBC Olympics Profile
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