Giorgos Sabanis

Giorgos Sabanis
Γιώργος Σαμπάνης
Giorgos Sabanis
Background information
Born (1983-05-15) 15 May 1983
Athens, Greece
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • athlete
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • Sony BMG (2007–2011)
    Cobalt Music (2011–present)

Giorgos Sabanis (Greek: Γιώργος Σαμπάνης, born 15 May 1983) is a Greek singer-songwriter and athlete. He was the runner in the segment honouring of all previous Olympiads, at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Giorgos Sabanis is an athletics national champion at 100 m, with 14 Pan-Hellenic gold medals and other individual distinctions. After leaving his career as an athlete, he became one of the most famous Greek performers.