Rubén Magnano
Basketball coach, 2004 Olympic gold medalist
Born
October 9th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1954, an accomplished basketball coach with significant success on the international stage. Achieved great recognition leading national teams and clubs. Guided the Argentina national basketball team to a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, marking a historic achievement for Argentine basketball. Coached various professional teams in Argentina and Brazil, showcasing tactical prowess and leadership skills in developing players.
Led Argentina to a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics
Coached several clubs in Argentina and Brazil
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