Tentoglou and Tzengko to Compete in Monaco Diamond League

Greek track and field stars Miltos Tentoglou and Elina Tzengko are set to compete at the prestigious Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday, July 10.

Tentoglou, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the long jump, returns to the competitive arena aiming for another significant performance. He enters the Monaco event with a season-best jump of 8.49 meters, demonstrating a consistent upward trend throughout the season and confirming his excellent current form. The competition is expected to be fierce, with Tentoglou facing a strong field of international rivals. Notable competitors include Simon Ehammer of Switzerland (8.51m), 19-year-old Cuban Jorge Iudiel (8.46m), Italy's Mattia Furlani returning from injury, and Jamaica's Tajay Gayle (8.37m).

Other athletes in the lineup include Bulgaria's Bozhidar Saraboyukov (8.29m) and Portugal's Jerónimo Balde, the 2026 World Indoor champion, who has a season-best of 8.15m in the outdoor season. Tentoglou's last competition was on June 28 in Piraeus, where he achieved a jump of 8.39 meters, continuing his impressive run this year.

In addition to Tentoglou's long jump, Elina Tzengko will also represent Greece in the javelin throw at the Monaco meeting, seeking a performance that reflects her true capabilities. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast live on ERT1.