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21/9/2011

Twin rowers become the Gold European Champions with the support of Hellenic Postbank

Enjoying Hellenic Postbank’s support from the first moment they began efforts and long before they qualify for the Olympics, Gkountoulas brothers have returned from the European Rowing Championship holding the gold medal.

The gold duo of success from the town Servia in Kozani, worked yet another miracle with their stunning presence in Plovdiv this time, where the championship was held.

In the two-oared boat race, Apostolos and Nikos Gkountoulas left behind the Italian crew by two boat lengths, while the “bronze” Serbs were by 10 seconds slower.

«We wish to thank Hellenic Postbank and we should note that it meant a lot to us that the bank began supporting our efforts way early. This has given us an extra motivation and a new sense of responsibility” said the rowing duo upon arrival from the World Rowing Championship in Slovenia, where they made it to the fourth position, relaying a message to youth: “especially in this time of crisis that anyway the economic benefits are weak, when you come to ask yourself what you would like to do in life, you should definitely follow your heart and go chase your dreams».