Hyper Long Distance

Yiannis Kouros was first known to the world in 1983 running the Spartathlon, 255km. His devotion to the athletic spirit has been the deposition of the courage measurement. Special doctors for athletes look on Yiannis’ running and examines his evolution. The way he runs enthusiastically. He has written a book on the way he manages to control his brain and all his sinews to serve his highly athletic behavior.

Greek Elite Veterans, 1998

The Elite athletes, in Greece continuing their exercise, the Ladies after their 35th, and the Men 40th year of age, they begin a new career as Veteran Athletes. They keep fit all year round entertaining in the athletic spirit. These athletes attract the younger generations in the healthy way of life. They participate at the special events, organized by their Veteran Associations. President of Piraeus Association of Track Veterans Athletes is an inspired and energetic sportsman Panayiotis Kanakaris, Basil served as the Veteran Association’s Secretary for three years.

Each city in Greece has its Veteran Athletes. A great number of former enthusiastic athletes in Piraeus have now formed their Veteran Association. The dynamic President and the Committee meets every Monday, to prepare the program of events. Their public relations cover a wide variety. They publish their newspaper which is distributed to the members. The Athletic Excursions are supported by athletes contributing to the expenses. Most spirited participate the family friends of the athletes. In the trip program they are all connecting with a number of activities meeting new people with common  interests in a very good frame of communication. In the pleasant climate of Greece, at the events the warm-hearted people enjoy the weekends blissfully, discussing under the bright sun, while tasting a little glass of red wine or a fresh fruit juice!