He initially represented Albania, but became internationally distinguished with the Greece national team.

Mitrou won a Silver Medal for Greece in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

In that competition Mitrou lost first place to Chinese Zhan Xugang, only because of his own heavier body weight.

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