Marcos Milinkovic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marcos Milinkovic |
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| Full name | Marcos Antonio Milinkovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 December 1971 Villa Ballester, Argentina |
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| Hometown | Villa Ballester, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 355 cm (140 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 338 cm (133 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing spiker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marcos Antonio Milinkovic, born on December 22, 1971, is a famous former volleyball player and coach from Argentina. He was a key player for the Argentine national volleyball team. He won a bronze medal at the 1991 Pan American Games and a gold medal at the 1995 Pan American Games.
It's interesting to know that Marcos started playing volleyball when he was 17 years old. This is considered a bit late for a professional athlete. He also has family roots from Croatia. In 2010, he received the Platinum Konex Award. This award recognized him as the best volleyball player in Argentina over the past ten years.
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Playing for Clubs
Marcos Milinkovic played for many different volleyball clubs during his career. He played in Argentina, Italy, and Brazil. He also played for a team in Greece.
Here are some of the clubs he played for:
- Sportivo Ballester (1988–1990)
- Obras Sanitarias de Buenos Aires (1990–1992)
- Tomei Livorno (1992–1993)
- Uliveto Tomei Livorno (1993–1994)
- Cocamar Paranà (1995–1996)
- Chapecoense Santa Catarina (1996–1997)
- Olimpikus Rio de Janeiro (1997–1999)
- Sisley Treviso (1999–2000)
- Asystel Milano (2000–2003)
- Unisul Florianopolis (2003–2004)
- Olympiacos S.C. (2004–2005)
- Cimed Florianopolis (2006–2007)
- Unión de formosa (2008–2010)
- Buenos Aires Unidos (2010–2013)
- C.D Voleibol San Pedro (2020–2021)
Achievements and Awards
Marcos Milinkovic won many awards during his career, both with his national team and with the clubs he played for.
National Team Awards
Marcos was a very important player for the Argentine national team. He helped them win medals and received individual honors.
Individual Awards for National Team
- 2000 Summer Olympics "Best Scorer": This means he scored the most points for his team at the Olympic Games.
- 2002 FIVB World Championship "Most Valuable Player": This award means he was considered the best player in the entire World Championship tournament.
- 2002 FIVB World Championship "Best Scorer": He also scored the most points at the 2002 World Championship.
Team Medals for National Team
- 1991 Pan American Games —
Bronze Medal: The team won third place. - 1995 Pan American Games —
Gold Medal: The team won first place!
Club Awards
Marcos also achieved great success with his club teams.
Individual Awards for Clubs
- 2005 Top Teams Cup — MVP: He was named the best player in this European club competition.
Team Awards for Clubs
- 1999–00 CEV Champions League —
Champion, with Sisley Treviso: This is one of the biggest club competitions in Europe, and his team won it. - 2000 Coppa Italia —
Champion, with Livorno: His team won the Italian Cup. - 2005 CEV Top Teams Cup — Champion, with Olympiacos: His team won another important European club competition.
See also
In Spanish: Marcos Milinkovic para niños
