I grew up in Metsovo having a carefree childhood. At the age of 19 I moved to my parents in Germany where I attended and graduated from the Physical Education Department of the Technical University of Munich where I was specialized in Athletics and Rowing. I am also a ski coach, a swimming pool lifeguard, I speak English, German and Vlach and I love biking, playing basketball and exploring nature. My great passion is Cross-country skiing, where I participated in four Winter Olympic Games and ranked 29th position in Torino 2006. Some of my other achievements are 17th in a World Ski Cross, 5th in a Roller Ski World Cup, as well as several Nationwide and Balkan victories. I also had the honor of being a flag-bearer of the Greek Olympic mission in two consecutive Olympics (Salt Lake 2002, Torino 2006). Moreover, I was the first torchbearer at the touch of flame for the Olympic Games of Salt Lake 2002. Throughout my active years as an athlete I travelled all over the world, I saw different places and I met my wife Viola with whom we have 3 children. On the whole, I love nature and I like to enjoy it in all its range and at all times.