Which Cypriot sailor won the first Olympic medal for Cyprus in 2012?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Pavlos Kontides, who won silver in the Laser class
- Step 1: At London 2012, Laser sailor Pavlos Kontides won a silver medal, the first Olympic medal for Cyprus. Answer: Pavlos Kontides, who won silver in the Laser class. Why not the others: Gold in the Finn class, bronze in the Laser class and Pavlos Hadjikyriakos in the 470 class don't fit.
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