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Vladimir Kondra

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Vladimir Kondra
Personal information
Full nameVladimir Grigorevich Kondra
Born (1950-11-16) 16 November 1950 (age 73)
Dzaudzhikau, North Ossetian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number12 (1972)
8 (1976–1980)
National team
1971–1981 Soviet Union
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1980 Moscow Team
Silver medal – second place 1976 Montreal Team
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich Team
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1978 Italy
Silver medal – second place 1974 Mexico
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1977 Japan
Gold medal – first place 1981 Japan
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 1971 Italy
Gold medal – first place 1975 Yugoslavia
Gold medal – first place 1977 Finland
Gold medal – first place 1979 France
Gold medal – first place 1981 Bulgaria

Vladimir Grigorevich Kondra (Russian: Владимир Григорьевич Кондра, born 16 November 1950) is a Russian former volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] After his retirement, he became a successful volleyball coach, working most notably in CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos and the French men's national team.

Kondra was born in Vladikavkaz.[1]

In 1972, Kondra was part of the Soviet team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all seven matches.[2]

Four years later, Kondra won the silver medal with the Soviet team in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played all five matches.[2]

At the 1980 Games, Kondra was a member of the Soviet team that won the gold medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches.[2]

Coaching

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Kondra coached CSKA Moscow from 1988 to 1991, winning two CEV Champions League titles (1989, 1991) and three Soviet Championships (1989, 1990, 1991). In 1992, he became head coach of Greek powerhouse Olympiacos and coached them to two Greek Championships, two Greek Cups, and two CEV Champions League Final Four finishes (3rd place in 1993, 4th place in 1994).

References

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  1. ^ a b "Vladimir Kondra". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Vladimir Kondra". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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