Andrija Gerić
Serbian volleyball player, Olympic medalist
Born
January 24th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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A Serbian volleyball player represented Serbia in international competitions. Competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and claimed a bronze medal. Played as an outside hitter, contributing to the success of club teams in various leagues throughout the career. Competed in multiple European championships and was part of teams that achieved significant domestic success.
Won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Competed in the CEV Champions League
Played for clubs such as Partizan and VBA
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