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Yugoslavia win Olympic men's volleyball gold at Sydney 2000
Yugoslavia won the men's title in volleyball at the Sydney Olympics on 1 October 2000.
2000-10-01 · Sydney Entertainment Centre, Australia
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The story
Yugoslavia won the men's title in volleyball at the Sydney Olympics on 1 October 2000. The gold medal represented Yugoslavia, with the competition recorded at Sydney Entertainment Centre.
How it unfolded
Russia (Russia) took silver; Italy (Italy) took bronze. The winning squad included Vladimir Batez, Slobodan Kovac, Slobodan Boskan, Djula Mester, Vasa Mijic, Nikola Grbic, Vladimir Grbic, Andrija Geric.
The wider picture
Indoor volleyball used six-player teams, group play and knockout matches. The championship final determined gold and silver, while a separate bronze-medal match completed the podium.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Yugoslavia | Yugoslavia |
| Silver | Russia | Russia |
| Bronze | Italy | Italy |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.
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