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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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Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
VK Novi Beograd: Serbia |
General Interest |
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) |
Sport Specific Information |
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." |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Goalkeeper |
Handedness |
Right |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport in 1992 in Novi Sad, Serbia. |
International Debut |
Year |
2003 |
Competing for |
Serbia and Montenegro |
Tournament |
World League |
Location |
Hungary |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English, Serbian |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Vladimir Vujasinovic [club], SRB |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Family |
Son Jovan, daughter Mia |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
He was named Best Goalkeeper at the 2014 European Championship in Budapest, Hungary. (apoloscsaj.wordpress.com, 20 Oct 2014) |
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) |
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) |
Most influential person in career |
His family. (mozzartsport.com, 07 Aug 2018) |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
Sports Management - Union Nikola Tesla University: Belgrade, SRB |
General Interest |
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) |
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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