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G.S. Lamias Achilleus

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G.S. Lamia
Full nameGymnastikos Syllogos Lamia
Founded1976
GroundChalkiopoulio Sports Hall, Lamia
(Capacity: 5,000)
LeagueA1
2014-1510th
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G.S. Lamia (Greek: Γ.Σ. Λαμία) is a Greek volleyball club based in Lamia. It was founded in 1976 and it plays in A1 Ethniki championship. The gymnasium of the club is the Lamia indoor hall and their colours are the cyan and white. Its emblem is owed to legendary hero of Phthiotis, Achilleus (Achilles).

History

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GS Lamia was founded in 1976. It was promoted to A1 Ethniki in 2005 and since then plays continuously in the highest level championship.[1][2] The greatest success of Lamia was its presence in the final of Greek Cup twice, in 2007 and in 2012. The last season, Lamia was threatened with relegation but it was rescued in the play-out games.[3]

Recent seasons

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Season Division Place Notes
2003-04 A2 Ethniki 5th
2004-05 A2 Ethniki 1st Promoted to A1 Ethniki
2005-06 A1 Ethniki 7th
2006-07 A1 Ethniki 5th Finalist Greek Cup
2007-08 A1 Ethniki 4th
2008-09 A1 Ethniki 7th
2009-10 A1 Ethniki 4th
2010-11 A1 Ethniki 6th
2011-12 A1 Ethniki 6th Finalist Greek Cup
2012-13 A1 Ethniki 8th
2013-14 A1 Ethniki 8th
2014-15 A1 Ethniki 10th
2015-16 A1 Ethniki 12th Relegated to A2

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Ιστορία". lamiavolley.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ^ "GS Lamia". volleyleague.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Παραμένει στη Volley League η Λαμία". sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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