Maigonis Valdmanis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Maigonis Valdmanis

Maigonis Valdmanis in 1933
Personal information
Born	September 8, 1933 Riga, Latvia
Died	October 30, 1999(1999-10-30) (aged 66) Roja, Latvia
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	165 lb (75 kg)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing the  Soviet Union Olympic Games Silver 1952 Helsinki Team Competition Silver 1956 Melbourne Team Competition Silver 1960 Rome Team Competition European Championship Gold 1957 Sofia Soviet Union Gold 1959 Istanbul Soviet Union Gold 1961 Belgrade Soviet Union

Maigonis Valdmanis was a famous basketball player and coach from Latvia. He was born in Riga on September 8, 1933, and passed away on October 30, 1999. He is remembered as one of the best basketball players of his time.

A Star Player

Maigonis Valdmanis was known for his amazing skills on the basketball court. He played for a team called Rīgas ASK. With this team, he achieved great success.

Winning Club Championships

Maigonis helped his team win the prestigious EuroLeague championship three times in a row! These victories happened in 1958, 1959, and 1960. This was a huge achievement for the team.

He also led Rīgas ASK to win the top Soviet national league four times. These championships were in 1955, 1956, 1957, and 1958. His talent helped his team dominate the league for several years.

Playing for His Country

Maigonis Valdmanis also played for the national team of the Soviet Union. He was a key player in many international competitions.

He won three gold medals at the European Championship, also known as EuroBasket. These victories were in 1957, 1959, and 1961. He helped his team become the best in Europe.

Maigonis also earned three silver medals at the Olympic Games. He won these medals at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, and the 1960 Rome Olympics. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.