Incredible Siskos, second in Europe in 200m backstroke with new national record

Greek swimmer Apostolos Siskos delivered a remarkable performance at the European Championships in Paris, securing a silver medal in the 200m backstroke and setting a new national record. Siskos clocked in at 1:53.81 in the final, improving on his own previous record of 1:54.06 established during the semifinals.

His impressive time placed him second overall, behind Olympic and World champion Hubert Kós, who won gold with a time of 1:53.08. This silver medal marks a significant achievement for Siskos, further solidifying his position in the sport.

With his latest performance, Siskos has climbed to third place in the all-time European rankings for the 200m backstroke. This achievement follows his silver medal win at the previous European Championships held in Belgrade, demonstrating his consistent excellence in the event.

The 200m backstroke final saw a highly competitive race, with Siskos pushing the pace and ultimately achieving a personal best and a national record. His success at the European level underscores his status as one of Europe's elite swimmers in this discipline.