FACTOID #53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
Fani Halkia (Greek: Φανή Χαλκιά; born 2 February1979 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. ...
FaniHalkia (2nd r) celebrates as she wins the women’s 400-meter hurdles final at the main Olympic Stadium last night.
FaniHalkia 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.