Konstantinos “Kostas” Zaltos (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Ζάλτος; born 5 February 2000) is a Greek track and field athlete who competes in the hammer throw.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Konstantinos Zaltos |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Born | 5 February 2000 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Hammer |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Hammer: 76.33 (Austin, 2023) |
Early life
Zaltos was raised in Pedino, Kilkis, Greece. A keen basketball player, he was introduced to the hammer throw as a 14 year-old. He moved to the University of Minnesota after a conversation with Minnesota throwing coach Peter Miller in Sweden at the 2019 European Athletics U20 Championships.[2]
Career
Representing the University of Minnesota, Zaltos won the Big Ten hammer competition for the third consecutive year in May 2023.[3] He was the runner-up at the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Championship in Texas in June 2023.[4] He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023 but did not qualify for the final.[5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Greece | ||||
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | final | 9/6 |