Miki Berkovich
Israeli basketball player and Olympian
Born
February 17th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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Born in Israel, this basketball player competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. A significant player in Israeli basketball history, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and achieved great success at the national level. His career included multiple championships and a strong presence in European competitions, where he contributed to Maccabi's prominence in the sport.
Competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics
Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Won multiple championships with Maccabi
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