Marijonas Petravičius

Basketball player, Euroleague competitor

Marijonas Petravičius - Basketball player, Euroleague competitor
Born

October 24th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Lithuania

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Born in 1979, played professional basketball in various leagues including the National Basketball League of Australia. Competed in the Euroleague with Panathinaikos and was part of the Lithuanian national team. Recognized for contributions to the team during international competitions, helping Lithuania secure medals in European and World Championships.

Competed in Euroleague with Panathinaikos

Won bronze medal with Lithuanian national team at the 2007 FIBA European Championship

Contributed to Lithuanian national team in multiple international tournaments

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