Milorad Čavić
Serbian swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born
May 31st, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Competed in swimming, specializing in butterfly events. Achieved significant recognition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where finished with a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly. Also represented Serbia in multiple World Championships, securing various medals across different competitions. Showcased a competitive career with notable performances in European Championships and earned several national titles. Contributed to the sport through training and mentoring younger swimmers following retirement from competitive swimming.
Silver medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2008 Olympics
Multiple medals at FINA World Championships
Several European Championship titles
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