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Yiannis Kouros is credited as a poet, ultramarathon runner and songwriter. Yiannis Kouros was born on February 13, 1956 in Tripoli, Arcadia Regional Unit, Greece. The age as of 2026 is 70. Education on record includes La Trobe University.
My Take
Yiannis Kouros is, to me, one of the most extraordinary athletes the endurance world has ever produced. Holding world records from 100 miles all the way to 1,000, he turned suffering into something closer to art. What truly moves me is that he is also a poet and songwriter, and that he once played Pheidippides on screen. A Greek man literally re-enacting the ancient messenger's run feels almost mythic. He did not just rack up distance records; he treated running as a form of expression. I hold deep admiration for someone who fused physical extremity with genuine artistry.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yiannis Kouros
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤニス・クロス
- Reading
- やにす・くろす
- Born
- February 13, 1956 (age 70)
- Origin
- Tripoli, Arcadia Regional Unit, Greece
- Occupation
- poet / ultramarathon runner / songwriter / athletics competitor / marathon runner
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- La Trobe University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yiannis Kouros born?
Yiannis Kouros was born on February 13, 1956 and is 70 years old.
Where is Yiannis Kouros from?
Yiannis Kouros is from Tripoli, Arcadia Regional Unit, Greece.
What does Yiannis Kouros do?
Yiannis Kouros works as poet, ultramarathon runner, songwriter, athletics competitor, marathon runner.
Where did Yiannis Kouros study?
Yiannis Kouros attended La Trobe University.
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