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| Gojko
PIJETLOVIC |
| Sport |
Water Polo |
| NOC |
Serbia
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 07 Aug 1983
in Novi Sad, YUG |
| Height | 1.97 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Family |
Son Jovan, daughter Mia |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Languages |
English, Serbian |
Higher education |
Sports Management - Union Nikola Tesla University: Belgrade, SRB |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport in 1992 in Novi Sad, Serbia. |
Why this sport? |
His father signed him and his brother Dusko up for water polo on the suggestion of a neighbour. "Dad wanted us to train in water polo, first for our health, and I enjoyed it every time I went to the swimming pool." |
Club / Team |
VK Novi Beograd: Serbia |
Name of coach |
Vladimir Vujasinovic [club], SRB |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Goalkeeper |
Handedness |
Right |
International Debut |
Year |
2003 |
Competing for |
Serbia and Montenegro |
Tournament |
World League |
Location |
Hungary |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, winning gold at the 2009 World Championship in Rome, Italy, winning gold and being named best goalkeeper at the 2014 European Championship in Budapest, Hungary, and winning gold at the 2019 World League Super Final in Belgrade, Serbia. (PinnBet YouTube channel, 11 Jan 2019; kablarnet.rs, 22 Jul 2019) |
Most influential person in career |
His family. (mozzartsport.com, 07 Aug 2018) |
Hero / Idol |
Water polo player Denis Sefik. (kablarnet.rs, 22 Jul 2019) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Always do your best. I do my best in everything I can and the results will come." (kablarnet.rs, 22 Jul 2019) |
Awards and honours |
He was named Best Goalkeeper at the 2014 European Championship in Budapest, Hungary. (apoloscsaj.wordpress.com, 20 Oct 2014) |
Famous relatives |
His younger brother Dusko was part of the Serbian water polo teams that won gold at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. (total-waterpolo.com, 08 Aug 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 22 Nov 2021; mondo.rs, 13 Jul 2012) |
Other information |
INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT
He retired from international competition after the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (informer.rs, 10 Aug 2021; Instagram profile, 08 Aug 2021; total-waterpolo.com, 08 Aug 2021, 06 Jun 2021) |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 1 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
Team |
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| 1 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
Team |
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| 3 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
Team |
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World Championship |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
Team |
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| 1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
Team |
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| 7 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
Team |
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| 2 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
Team |
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| 1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
Team |
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World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 1 |
2010 |
Oradea, ROU |
Team |
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European Championship |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 5 |
2020 |
Budapest, HUN |
Team |
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| 1 |
2018 |
Barcelona, ESP |
Team |
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| 1 |
2016 |
Belgrade, SRB |
Team |
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| 1 |
2014 |
Budapest, HUN |
Team |
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| 3 |
2010 |
Zagreb, CRO |
Team |
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