Eleni Iakovaki has emerged as one of the most promising athletes of the new generation in Greek athletics, already producing performances of historic significance at U18 level. During the 2026 indoor season, she clocked 53.95 in the 400 metres, setting U18 National Record for Greece. Equally effective in the sprints and hurdles, Iakovaki has already achieved qualifying standards for major international championships across multiple events.

Daughter of former European 400m hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis, she is steadily building her own path in the sport through a series of outstanding performances and national titles. Still at a very young age, she already owns one of the three fastest U18 performances ever recorded by a Greek athlete in the 200 metres with 24.29, while she has also won national titles in both the U18 and U20 categories. In 2025, she earned an international medal after helping Greece secure bronze in the mixed relay at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF).