Apostolos Christou

Apostolos Christou (born 1 November 1996) is a Greek swimmer specializing in backstroke. He is the Greek National Record holder in the 100 metre freestyle, 50 and 100 metre backstroke events, as well as contributing to national record efforts in 4x100 and 4x50 metre freestyle and medley relays. He is a three-time Olympian, qualifying in 2016, 2021, and most recently 2024, where he became Greece's first Olympic medalist in swimming since the inaugural 1896 Games through his 2nd-place finish in the 200 metre backstroke. Ηe holds a bronze medal in the World Championship as well as 4 gold medals, a sliver medal, and 4 bronze medals in European Championships.