The Greek “Phenomenon” Student Team ranked second among the world’s female teams, achieved the world’s fastest reaction time, and qualified among the 16 fastest teams out of 91 competitors.
The “Phenomenon” Collaborative Student Team from Ekpaideftiki Anagennisi represented Greece at the STEM Racing 2026 World Finals in Singapore, earning significant international distinctions and standing out among teams from around the world.
The Collaborative Student Team brought together students from Ekpaideftiki Anagennisi and Erasmeios Greek-German School.
The team members were Olga Diamanti, Ioanna Karakatsani, Alexandros Orfanos, and Chrysanthos Bairas (Ekpaideftiki Anagennisi), along with Lydia Metaxa, Anastasia Stamellou, Myrto Anastasia Petraki, and Iasonas Karantinos (Erasmeios Greek-German School).
The students were prepared and coached by Dimitris Moraitis and Giannis Tountas (Ekpaideftiki Anagennisi) and Stelios Tsakoumagos (Erasmeios Greek-German School).
The team’s achievements reflected the quality of its preparation and the dedication and systematic effort of its members:
- 2nd Best Female Team in the World: “Phenomenon” secured second place among female teams based on the competition’s overall scoring.
- 0.129 seconds – The World’s Fastest Reaction Time: The team recorded the top performance in this category, demonstrating outstanding speed, precision, and readiness.
- Qualification Among the 16 Fastest Teams Out of 91 Entries: “Phenomenon” secured a place in the Knockout Finals, competing against leading teams from around the world.
Key Meetings and Project Presentation
The student team had the honour of meeting Mr. Christodoulos Margaritis, Ambassador of Greece to Singapore. The students presented “Phenomenon,” their STEM Racing project, and the journey that led them to the World Finals, proudly representing Greece on the international stage.
During the meeting, they discussed engineering, innovation, entrepreneurship, and project management, as well as the importance of encouraging greater participation by young women in STEM fields and motorsport.
As part of its participation in the World Finals, the “Phenomenon” team also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Nikolas Tombazis, FIA Single-Seater Director, both in the pit lane and at the team’s booth.
The students presented their project, shared their engineering work, and discussed the team’s journey to the World Finals. Through their presentation, they highlighted the innovation, dedication, and teamwork that define their efforts.
The meeting was a special and inspiring moment for the team, reinforcing the message that young women have an important role to play in shaping the future of STEM and motorsport.
Representing Greece on the World Stage
“Phenomenon” travelled to Singapore with the goal of representing Greece and returned having achieved results that went far beyond simply participating in the competition. The team showcased the potential of student creativity, the importance of perseverance, and the power of collaboration in an international environment where technical expertise meets competition and innovation.
Congratulations to the team’s coaches for their successful preparation and support of the students throughout their journey.
Warm congratulations to all members of the “Phenomenon” Student Team on their outstanding achievements, dedication, and proud representation of Greece. Their journey is a powerful example of how knowledge, creativity, and collective effort can lead to ambitious goals and remarkable accomplishments.
