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- ↑ "Petros Kyprianou Bio – Track & Field – GEORGIADOGS.COM – University of University of Georgia Official Athletic Site". Georgiadogs.Com. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ↑ "Kyprianou Named USTFCCCA Coach Of The Year – GEORGIADOGS.COM – University of University of Georgia Official Athletic Site". Georgiadogs.Com. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
