Alkis Kynigakis became an Olympiakos swimmer on Thursday. The “red and white” Amateur announced the acquisition of the 27-year-old champion in the middle and long distances and a long distance who took fifth place at the Tokyo Olympics in the 10 km open sea.
In detail, the announcement:
“OLYMPIAN S.F.P. announces the start of his collaboration with Alki Kynigakis. The 27-year-old athlete (date of birth 21/8/1998) joins the club’s swimming team.
Alkis Kynigakis competes in the 400m, 800m. and 1,500m. free at 5 km and 10 km. open sea. The most important distinction in his course so far is the participation in the Olympic Games of Tokyo, where he came fifth in the world with a time of 1:49:29 in the 10 km. open sea.
The statement of Alki Kynigakis: “I am especially happy to return to Olympiakos, the team where I took my first steps in swimming at the age of four. Although I didn’t actually get to wear the red and white cap then, as I didn’t participate in matches, Olympiacos was always in me. I remember my mother picking me up from school and us going straight to practice. I often fell asleep in the car on the way from Alimos to Piraeus, and when we arrived, I found it difficult to get into the water. However, these moments have remained engraved in me and were the beginning of a journey that brought me back here, to the port.
I am honored to have the opportunity to represent this great club and will give my best, on and off the water, to contribute to their success. With the big goal of the Los Angeles Olympic Games, I will continue to work hard every day, with dedication and love for the sport.”
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