{"id":18213,"date":"2026-07-25T23:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T23:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/greek-rowers-crowned-world-champions-after-gold-win\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T23:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T23:58:08","slug":"greek-rowers-crowned-world-champions-after-gold-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/greek-rowers-crowned-world-champions-after-gold-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Rowers Crowned World Champions After Gold Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"G\">\n<h3>Greek rowers Andreas Bourkas and Alexandros Chatziaugoustidis have been crowned world champions in the men\u2019s coxless pair at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany.<\/h3>\n<p>The Greek duo delivered a superb performance in the final, recording a winning time of 6:29.26 to claim the gold medal and secure another major international success for Greek rowing.<\/p>\n<p>The achievement was celebrated by Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis, who congratulated the two athletes in a social media post, praising their outstanding effort and the dedication of everyone supporting their journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur two rowers, with a great performance in the men\u2019s pair and a time of 6:29.26, climbed to the highest step of the podium, giving Greece another major international distinction. You fill us with joy and pride! Warm congratulations to our two champions, the Thessaloniki Nautical Club, their coaches and everyone who stands beside them on this demanding journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Greece Secures Gold Ahead of Australia and Romania<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bourkas and Chatziaugoustidis finished ahead of Australia, which claimed the silver medal with a time of 6:32.91, while Romania secured bronze after crossing the finish line in 6:33.99.<\/p>\n<p>The victory adds another important chapter to Greece\u2019s strong tradition in rowing and highlights the continued development of young Greek athletes competing at the highest international level.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\tAlexandros Chatziaugoustidis, Andreas Bourkas, Athletics and Sports, Duisburg, Gold medal, Greece, Greek sport, rowing, thessaloniki, U23 Championships, World Rowing Championships\t<\/div>\n<\/footer><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/07\/26\/greek-rowers-crowned-world-champions-after-gold-win\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greek rowers Andreas Bourkas and Alexandros Chatziaugoustidis have been crowned world champions in the men\u2019s coxless pair at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany. 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