1941
At a young age he joined the Sports Club of Trikala.
Papanikolaou trained in the United States at San Jose State University and was part of their 1969 NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship team coached by Lloyd ( Bud ) Winter....
After completing his high school education he enrolled in the Sports Academy of Athens..
Olympic athlete of Greece • Pole vault
Award:Former world record holder in athletics • European Athletics championhips medalist
Christos Papanikolaou is a retired Greek pole vaulter. He was born in Trikala. At a young age he joined the Sports Club of Trikala. After completing his high school education ...
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