Linas Kleiza
Basketball player and Olympic medalist
Played professional basketball primarily as a forward. Represented Lithuania in international competitions, contributing to the national team's successes. Competed in the NBA, where he played for the Denver Nuggets and the Toronto Raptors. Won a bronze medal at the 2007 FIBA EuroBasket and a gold medal at the 2015 EuroBasket. Had a significant career in European leagues, particularly with Olympiakos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas.
Won a bronze medal at the 2007 FIBA EuroBasket
Gold medalist at the 2015 EuroBasket
Played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors
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Footballer with career in Greece
Born
January 3rd, 1976 50 years ago
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English lawyer and High Court judge
Born
January 3rd, 1951 75 years ago
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Born
January 3rd, 1947 79 years ago
Died
2013 13 years ago — 66 years old
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Spanish footballer and goalkeeper
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January 3rd, 1987 39 years ago
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Dutch author and actor, wrote 'Jansen'
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January 3rd, 1917 109 years ago
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Born
January 3rd, 1952 74 years ago
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