Hero's welcome for Cyprus' first Olympic medalist

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Hero's welcome for Cyprus' first Olympic medalist

MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS,Associated Press

LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Donning laurel and olive wreaths on his head like Olympic champions of antiquity, Cyprus' first-ever Olympic medalist returned home a hero on Thursday with fans chanting his name. Holding banners reading "Immortal" and "You've made us all proud," dozens of flag-waving Cypriots turne

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August 10, 2012

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3 readers comments


1. Nicholas Kostopoulos wrote on August 10, 2012 8:57 AM	This is great news for a country that has suffered from the murderous Islamic swine of Turkey. Long live Cyprus and down with the F end Turks.

2. Philip Vorgias wrote on August 10, 2012 10:04 AM	And lets not forget runner Eleni Artymata, who made the semi-finals in the women's 200 meter dash!

3. Nicholas Kostopoulos wrote on August 10, 2012 12:14 PM	That's right Phillip. Long live all Greek and Greek Cypriot Olympic athletes.
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