In which year did weightlifter Pyrros Dimas first compete under the Greek flag at the Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1992
- Step 1: He acquired Greek citizenship in 1992, and first competed under the Greek flag in the 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 82.5 kg class. Answer: 1992. Why not the others: 1988 was prior to his Greek debut, while in 1996 and 2000 he won his second and third Olympic gold medals.
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