Pavlos Kontides became the first Cypriot athlete ever to win an Olympic medal for his country, by winning the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's Laser class behind Tom Slingsby.
10 Facts About Pavlos Kontides
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On Tuesday 19 of September 2017, Kontides took the 1st place in 2017 ILCA World Championship in Split, Croatia, becoming a World Champion.
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Pavlos Kontides won the championship again in 2018, as well as a silver in 2013.
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Pavlos Kontides competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Men's Laser class, obtaining the 13th place.
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Pavlos Kontides competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Men's Laser class where he placed 7th.
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Pavlos Kontides was the flag bearer for Cyprus during the Parade of Nations.
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Pavlos Kontides competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Men's Laser class where he was placed 4th.
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Pavlos Kontides is currently ranked 6th in the ILCA 7 men's rankings.
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Pavlos Kontides is a member of the Limassol Nautical Club and is currently trained by Jozo Jakelic.
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Pavlos Kontides is studying ship science at the University of Southampton, and has taken a two-year break.