Renos Frangoudis — Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Greece Sprints

Renos Frangoudis

Born: 27 Feb 1909
Died: 1 Feb 1982 · aged 72
Birthplace: Limassol, Cyprus
On the podium: 1930 – 1936
Olympian: 3× · Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Berlin

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20 international medals + 7 national titles

All 27 results Report missing info

Biography

One of the leading sprinters at early times in Greek athletics. Born in Limassol, Cyprus. Contested three Olympics, 1928, 1932 and 1936, but eliminated in the heats. Nicknamed 'winged' by Greek press.

Frangoudis had some success in Balkan Championships and Pan-Hellenic events. Made sprint-double in four occasion in Balkans. Breaks Greek records both in 100 and 200 metres. His 200 metres NR remained on the list for 25 years, not broken until 1958. Won six national championships in sprint events.

PERSONAL BESTS:
100m: 10.6 (Prague 1933)
200m: 21.6 (Athens 1933)

TRIVIA
♦ Father, Menelaos, was also an athlete compete in Cyprus.
♦ First club: Olympia Limassol, then raced for Panathinaikos.
♦ Played field hockey in Panathinaikos.
♦ Founded Greek Athletes Union (EEA) in 1942.

By championship

Championship				Total
Balkan Athletics Championships	18	1	1	20
International total	18	1	1	20

National championships

Championship				Total
Greek Athletics Championships	7	0	0	7
National total	7	0	0	7

Medals 20

Year	Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
1936	Balkan Athletics Championships	Medley Relay	Athens	1	3:24.8 200
1936	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Athens	1	43.9
1936	Balkan Athletics Championships	100m	Athens	1	11.0
1936	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Athens	1	22.9
1935	Balkan Athletics Championships	100m	Istanbul	1	10.6	CRNR
1935	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Istanbul	1	45.1
1935	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Istanbul	1	22.2
1934	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Zagreb	1	43.6
1934	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Zagreb	3	23.3
1933	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Athens	1	21.6	CRNR
1933	Balkan Athletics Championships	Medley Relay	Athens	1	3:34.1 100
1933	Balkan Athletics Championships	100m	Athens	1	10.8	CRNR
1933	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Athens	1	43.3	CR
1932	Balkan Athletics Championships	100m	Athens	1	11.1
1932	Balkan Athletics Championships	Medley Relay	Athens	1	3:28.4
1932	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Athens	1	22.9
1932	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Athens	1	43.4 2/5	CR=	Adjusted time. Original: 43 2/5 secs
1930	Balkan Athletics Championships	200m	Athens	1	22.7	CRNR
1930	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x100m	Athens	1	44.0	NR
1930	Balkan Athletics Championships	Medley Relay	Athens	2	3:36.2	NR

National results 7

1936 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 200m 1 22.7
1936 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 100m 1 10.8
1935 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 100m 1 10.9
1935 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 200m 1 22.4
1930 Greek Athletics Championships · Thessaloniki 200m 1 23.2
1929 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 200m 1 22.8
1929 Greek Athletics Championships · Athens 100m 1 11.6