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| Dušan
MANDIC |
| Sport |
Water Polo |
| NOC |
Serbia
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 16 Jun 1994
in Kotor, YUG |
| Height | 2.02 m |
| Weight | 107 kg |
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Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
VK Novi Beograd: Serbia |
Name of coach |
Vladimir Vujasinovic [club], SRB; Dejan Savic [national], SRB |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Wing |
Handedness |
Left |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Languages |
English, Serbian |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
He received the 2021 Male Total Player Award from website Total Waterpolo following a vote of coaches, players, media representatives and the public. (Total Waterpolo Instagram profile, 22 Dec 2021)
He was chosen in the All-Star team at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. (fina.org, 27 Jul 2019)
He was named Most Valuable Player [MVP] at the 2015 World League Super Final in Bergamo, Italy. (swimswam.com, 29 Jun 2015; sport.blic.rs, 28 Jun 2015)
In December 2012 he was named Young Athlete of the Year by the Olympic Committee of Serbia. (b92.net, 22 Dec 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
His father signed him up for water polo training, even though he was more enthusiastic about basketball. |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up water polo at age seven at the Primorac club in Kotor, Montenegro. |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Manda (Instagram profile, 06 Aug 2018) |
Other information |
SERBIA OR MONTENEGRO
At age 16 he had to decide if he wanted to represent Serbia, or Montenegro where he was born and raised. "I knew that I couldn't make a mistake, because both teams are water polo superpowers. I chose Serbia and I don't regret it. I love Montenegro and I often visit it, this is my homeland. I have to admit the fact that I did my first national training with the Serbian team had an influence on my decision." (sport.blic.rs, 12 Aug 2015; pinnbet.rs, 12 Jul 2015) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Belgrade, SRB |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (mozzartsport.com, 26 Jul 2018; vaterpolovesti.com, 10 Jul 2020) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"If you think that training is difficult, try losing." (mozzartsport.com, 26 Jul 2018) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife Sladana, daughter Lenka [2019] |
General Interest |
Injuries |
He fractured his cheekbone during the semifinal of the Champions League in May 2017. His recovery took almost a month and he was unable to compete at the World League finals. (blic.rs, 31 Jul 2017; mondo.rs, 30 May 2017; mozzartsport.com, 30 May 2017) |
Most influential person in career |
Coach Igor Milanovic. (mondo.rs, 23 Jul 2018) |
Hero / Idol |
Serbian water polo players Aleksandar Sapic and Vladimir Vujasinovic, Hungarian water polo player Gergely Kiss. (mozzartsport.com, 26 Jul 2018) |
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 |
| 5 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
Team |
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| 5 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
Team |
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| 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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World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2018 |
Berlin, GER |
Team |
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European Championship |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 9 |
2022 |
Split, CRO |
Team |
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| 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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