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New coach for Kenteris

Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris
Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris

Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris, who withdrew from the Olympics after failing to attend a drugs test on the eve of the Games, has appointed a new coach.

Kenteris parted company with Christos Tzekos following the events that led to his non-appearance at the Olympics, along with team-mate Katerina Thanou.

The Sydney 200 metres gold medallist has now appointed Giorgis Panagiotopoulos as his trainer.

Panagiotopoulos already coaches Olympic women's 400m hurdles champion, Fani Halkia, who cut almost four seconds off her personal best over the course of the season after returning to the sport following three years of injuries.

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