About
My name is Giannis Karanikolas, with the pseudonym Karanik. Here is my story...
Having dedicated six years to gymnastics training, I eventually decided to make a change. At the age of 10, I began my journey in track and field. Under the guidance of my coach, I explored various events before being steered toward endurance. By the age of 14, I began regular training and developed a deep passion for athletics.
Over the past year, I transferred to Iraklis Thessaloniki, one of Greece's top track and field clubs, where I have committed myself, under the mentorship of Coach Jason Ioannidis, to mastering a new and demanding discipline: the steeplechase.
Despite my dedication to athletics, academic excellence remains a top priority, and I strive to maintain high grades. Beyond sports, I am deeply engaged in robotics, a field that fuels my aspiration to pursue a degree in computer science.
Date of birth
May 15, 2008
Weight
62kg / 136lbs
Height
178cm / 5'8''
Personal Best Times
| TRACK | Time | Location | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500m | 4:29 | Trikala, Greece | U20 National Competition | 29/07/2024 |
| 3000m SH | 9:xx | Athens, Greece | National indoor Competition | 23/02/2025 |
| 3000m | 9:xx | x | x | xx/xx/2025 |
| 5000m | 16:53 | Ioannina, Greece | Ioannina Lake Run | 21/9/2024 |
| 2000m SC | 6:40 | Kavala, Greece | National School Competition | 10/4/2024 |
| 3000m SC | 9:xx | Patra, Greece | U20 National Competition | xx/07/2025 |
| XC | Time | Location | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3900m | 12:xx | Lagkadas, Greece | Regional XC Competition | 19/01/2025 |
Awards In Track And Field
2nd place 5k
I was confident I would run a personal best but it was really windy...
3rd place 5k U18
Amazing race at the start of the season where I run personal best of 16:53 for my 5k.
1st place 5k
Last race before summer break, race course full of hills.
Photos
A variety of photos of me in both practice and races
