Aleksandar Šoštar

Serbian water polo player and Olympian

Aleksandar Šoštar - Serbian water polo player and Olympian
Born

January 21st, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Competed in water polo at a high level and secured a prominent place in the sport's history. Played for the Yugoslav national team, contributing to their success in international competitions. Won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, cementing a legacy in Olympic water polo. Had a distinguished club career with Partizan, competing in and winning various national and European titles.

Won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Competed for Partizan in the European competitions

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