Miroslav Poljak
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Miroslav•Poljak |
| Used name | Miroslav•Poljak |
| Other names | Мирослав Пољак |
| Born | 3 September 1944 in Zagreb, Grad Zagreb (CRO) |
| Died | 2 November 2015 in Zagreb, Grad Zagreb (CRO) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 95 kg |
| Affiliations | Mladost, Zagreb (CRO) |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Miroslav Poljak was a Croatian water polo who spent 16 years playing in Mladost, where he won four European Championships (1967-69, 1971), four Yugoslavian titles (1962, 1967, 1969, 1971), and three Yugoslav winter titles (1961-62, 1964). In 2009 he was awarded the Order of Croatian Danica for his contributions to sport and in 2010 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Croatian Olympic Committee.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | YUG |
CRO |
Miroslav Poljak | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Yugoslavia | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (0–0–1 1966 Utrecht bronze)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1971 İzmir WAP gold)