Viktor Mitrou

Viktor Mitrou is a retired male Greek weightlifter. He initially represented Albania, but became internationally distinguished with the Greece national team. Mitrou won a Silver Medal for Greece in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Results

Born Viktor Mitro, in Vlorë, Albania, he initially represented Albania internationally until 1993, and then Greece for three consecutive Olympiads. Notably he became an Olympic medalist for Greece during the 2000 Summer Olympics, when he claimed the silver medal in the men's - 77kg class. In that competition Mitrou lost first place to Chinese Zhan Xugang, only because of his own heavier body weight. Mitrou lost the third place in 1996 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Olympics again because of his own heavier body weight.