Ðuro Savinović facts for kids

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Ðuro Savinović (born March 1, 1950 – died February 1, 2021) was a talented Croatian water polo player. He was known for representing his country in the sport.

A Water Polo Star

Ðuro Savinović was born in Dubrovnik, a beautiful city in what was then Yugoslavia. From a young age, he showed great skill in water polo, a team sport played in a swimming pool. Players try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent's net.

Competing in the Olympics

Savinović's talent led him to compete at the highest level. He was part of the men's water polo team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. The Olympics are a huge international sports event where athletes from all over the world come together to compete. It's a great honor to represent your country there.

Life in Dubrovnik

After a life dedicated to sports, Ðuro Savinović passed away on February 1, 2021, at the age of 70. He died in his hometown of Dubrovnik, the same city where he was born.

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