Juan Carlos Navarro

Spanish basketball player and Olympic medalist

Juan Carlos Navarro - Spanish basketball player and Olympic medalist
Born

June 13th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Played professional basketball primarily for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Achieved significant success in various international competitions. Won a gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Contributed to Barcelona's multiple victories in domestic and European tournaments, including the EuroLeague. Garnered a reputation as a skilled shooting guard.

Won gold at the 2006 FIBA World Championship

Won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Played for FC Barcelona for over a decade

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