Mikhalis Louka

Mikhalis Louka (Greek: Μιχάλης Λουκά, born 23 February 1970) is a retired Cypriot shot putter. His brother Ilias Louka was also a shot putter.

He won the silver medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.[1] He also competed at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1999 World Championships without reaching the final.[2][3] He became visiting Greek shot put champion in 1990 and 1999,[4] and Greek indoor champion in 2001.[5]

His personal best throw was 19.70 metres, achieved in April 1996 in Nicosia.[3] This is the Cypriot record.

References

  1. ↑ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Athletics (Men)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "Mikhalis Louka". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  3. 1 2 Mikhalis Louka profile at IAAF
  4. ↑ "Greek Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  5. ↑ "Greek Indoor Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 January 2011.


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