Apostolos Siskos wins bronze and sets Greek record at European Swimming Championships

On August 15, 2026, 21-year-old Greek swimmer Apostolos Siskos achieved a major milestone at the European Swimming Championships held in Paris. He secured a bronze medal in the 200-meter butterfly event by finishing with a time of 1:54.13, which established a new national record for Greece.

During the final, Siskos spent most of the race in fifth or sixth place but utilized a powerful finishing surge to claim the third position. This accomplishment follows his recent silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke. The swimmer had previously qualified for the final after recording a time of 1:55.55 in the semifinals. This performance highlights his rising status in international competitive swimming.