Kosmatopoulos - GRE
- Class: currently Moth
- Nation: Greece
Profile:
Marital status: married with children
Date of Birth: 26.09.1968
Height/Weight: 173cm/65kgs
Yachtclub: Nautical Club of Thessaloniki
Education: Degree in Physical Education and Sports - University of Thessaloniki, Diploma C.E.M.O.S - Center of Commercial and Economical Studies
Languages: English, Greek
Interests: computer, music, writing
Music: Pink Floyd, Cat Stevens, John Lennon
Film: The deer hunter, Easy Rider, Jesus Christ Suerstar
Books: Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Manual of a Warrior of Light
Strenghts: Tactics, Strategy
Career path:
From national Greek Optimist Champion in 1982 to Olympian in 1992. World Champion in 470 in 1995. Until today professional sailor at Olympic level, member of the Greek Olympic squad at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in 2008.
Career highlights:
European and World Champion in 470
5 times Olympian between 1992 and 2008
3 times ISAF World Ranking No. 1
Current projects:
Elite 470 coaching, "flying" Moth preparation, big boat racing, "Be the Champion" project
