Rally champion Dimi Mavropoulos dies during stormy conditions at Cape Greco
Cypriot businessman and multiple rally champion Dimi Mavropoulos died while aboard his boat at Cape Greco, where two vessels were destroyed.
Limassol, Cyprus. Businessman and multiple rally champion Dimi Mavropoulos, 76, died during stormy conditions at Cape Greco while aboard his boat. Two boats were destroyed in the incident, with footage showing the rescue operation.
Friend’s account
A friend of Mavropoulos said that, before he died, he ensured that his young daughter was saved.
The friend, who had known Mavropoulos since 1969, described him as “one of the most loved people” and recalled their friendship spanning several decades.
Motorsport tributes
Mavropoulos was well known in Limassol and in Cypriot motorsport, where he was associated with rally racing for decades and won numerous championship titles.
The Cyprus Automobile Federation said it had learned of his sudden death with deep sadness, describing him as a multiple rally champion and one of the most important figures in Cypriot motorsport.
It said his racing career and contribution to the automotive sector would remain unforgettable.
Limassol Municipality also paid tribute to Mavropoulos, describing him as one of the most important Cypriot rally drivers of his generation.
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