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Encyclopedia > Fani Halkia

Fani Halkia (Greek: Φανή Χαλκιά; born 2 February 1979 in Larissa, Greece) is a Greek athlete. She won gold in the women's 400m hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The Greek language (Greek Ελληνικά, IPA – Hellenic) is an Indo-European language with a documented history of some 3,000 years. ... February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ... Alternative meanings: Larissa in mythology was a daughter of Pelasgus; Larrissa is a moon of Neptune; 1162 Larissa is an asteroid; Larissa is also a first name. ... Greece, officaly called the Hellenic Republic (Greek: Ελληνική Δημοκρατία), is a country in the southeast of Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. ... The 400 metres hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium August 21 to August 25. ... The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ...

Olympic medalists in athletics (women) | Olympic Champions in Women's 400 m Hurdles
Nawal El Moutawakel | Debbie Flintoff-King | Sally Gunnell | Deon Hemmings | Irina Privalova | Fani Halkia

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Fani Halkia - Phantis (118 words)
Fani Halkia (Greek: Φανή Χαλκιά; born 2 February 1979 in Larisa, Greece) is a Greek athlete.
The victory was all the more memorable for Fani as it came in front of her home fans.
Fani Halkia was a former high jumper, and had studied to become a TV journalist in 2000/2001 when injured.
ekathimerini.com | Fani Halkia stuns Greece with gold (549 words)
Fani Halkia (2nd r) celebrates as she wins the women’s 400-meter hurdles final at the main Olympic Stadium last night.
Fani Halkia gave Greece its most exhilarating win in these Games, with a phenomenal performance that left her rivals way behind in the women's 400-meter hurdles final.
Halkia had served notice of her intentions in the semifinal on Sunday when she set a new Olympic record of 52.77.
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