In 2021 season, finished 7th at British Grand Prix. In other events - bronze in 4x400m relay at World Relays. Silver in 4x400m relay at 2021 Indoor European Ch, 9th in 400m. She began her career as a 100m and 200m sprinter before switching focus to the 400m in 2020.
Finished 25th at 2019 WCh, 40th in 2017. Finished 11th at 2018 CWG. In other events - finished 39th in 200m at 2016 OG, 17th in 2012, 29th in 2008. Bronze in 100m at 2005 Junior European Ch. She has studied pedagogy of physical education at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia. Her brother Konstantinos LAIFIS is a professional football player, who plays for Belgian club Standard Liege.
Finished 12th at 2019 WCh, 16th in 2017. Placed 4th at 2019 PanAm Games. Finished 9th at 2018 Junior WCh, 6th in 2016. Placed 5th at 2015 Youth WCh. In other events - 14th in 4x400m relay at 2016 OG. Gold in 4x400m relay at 2021 World Relays. She was named among the 10 Most Outstanding Young Athletes in Cuba in 2018.
Olympic debut in this event. In other events - silver in 4x400m mixed relay at 2020 OG. Bronze in 4x400m mixed relay at 2021 World Relays. Finished 7th in 200m at 2019 PanAm Games, 13th in 100m. She wants to set up a charity to help orphaned children. 'I hope to create a foundation to help those children who cannot depend on anyone.'
First-time Olympian. Finished 8th at 2017 WCh. Gold at 2021 and 2017 NCh, 8th in 2016, 5th in 2015, 15th in 2014, 19th in 2013. In other events - gold in 4x400m relay at 2017 WCh. Gold in 4x400m relay at 2016 Indoor WCh, bronze in 400m. She gave birth to her son Demetrius Jr. in 2018. 'Coming back, it was tough. It was like I had to learn how to run all over again.'
First-time Olympian. She believes the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has helped her: 'It might sound weird, but I want to say thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. It gave me the time to sit and reflect on myself and reassess where I am going and how to get there.'
Finished 20th at 2019 WCh. Finished 34th at 2018 European Ch. Gold at 2021 U23 European Ch, silver in 2019. In other events - gold in 4x400m relay at 2021 U23 European Ch. Silver in 4x400 mixed relay at 2019 European Games. She played football for many years before a long-term injury caused her to concentrate solely on athletics.
Finished 16th at 2017 U23 European Ch. Placed 9th at 2015 Junior European Ch. Finished 8th at 2014 Junior WCh. In other events - 27th at 2021 Indoor European Ch. Silver in mixed team event at 2015 European Games. She began to focus on the 400m after qualifying for the 2013 Youth Championships. 'It was my first major event, an incredible experience and it went well. So I stayed in the 400m.'