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Cypriot Hammer Thrower Kesidis Sets New National Record

Published March 1, 2026, 14:08
Cypriot Hammer Thrower Kesidis Sets New National Record

Joseph Kesidis, a rising hammer thrower, achieved an impressive performance in his first competition of 2026. He managed to throw the hammer 77.32 meters, breaking the Cypriot men's record previously held by the late Kostas Stathelakos (75.32m) and his own under-23 record (74.87m). This performance is the third-best worldwide this year and secures his participation in the European Men's Championship. Kesidis stated that he aims for even greater successes and to rank among the world's top athletes.