Vukica Mitić
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Vukica•Mitić (-Pljakić) |
| Used name | Vukica•Mitić |
| Original name | Вукица•Митић (-Пљакић) |
| Born | 7 December 1953 in Beograd (Belgrade), Beograd (SRB) |
| Died | 27 June 2019 in Beograd (Belgrade), Beograd (SRB) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 56 kg |
| Affiliations | Crvena zvezda, Beograd (SRB) |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Serbia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Vukica Mitić won a bronze medal in basketball at the 1980 Moskva Olympics. Mitić captained that team and also captained the Red Star team where she played her club ball. She was known primarily for her playmaking abilities. Mitić won seven Yugoslav Championships and the five National Cups with Red Star, also leading them to the 1979 European Champions Cup. That year, she claimed a Triple Crown, winning the European Champions Cup, the National Cup, and the Yugoslav Championship. Mitić was selected that year as the best player on Red Star.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | YUG |
SRB |
Vukica Mitić | |||
| Basketball, Women (Olympic) | Yugoslavia | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) (0–1–1 1978 POL silver; 1980 YUG bronze)