Vladimer Ugrekhelidze
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vladimer•Ugrekhelidze |
| Used name | Vladimer•Ugrekhelidze |
| Original name | ვლადიმერ•უგრეხელიძე |
| Other names | Vladimir Nestorovich Ugrekhelidze, Владимир Несторович Угрехелидзе |
| Born | 18 August 1939 in Tbilisi, Tbilisi (GEO) |
| Died | 3 February 2009 in Tbilisi, Tbilisi (GEO) |
| Measurements | 192 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Tbilisi, Tbilisi (GEO) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Georgia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Vladimer Ugrekhelidze began playing basketball with Burevestnik Tbilisi and from 1958-74 played with Dynamo Tbilisi, although he finished his playing career with Sinatle Tbilisi. With Dynamo, Ugrekhelidze won the Soviet title in 1968, silvers at the Soviet championships in 1959-61 and 1969, and bronze in 1965. He also helped win the FIBA European Champions Cup (now re-branded as EuroLeague) in 1962 and was a runner-up in 1959. Ugrekhelidze was on the Soviet national team from 1960-65, winning Olympic silver in 1960, a European title in 1961, and bronze at the 1963 World Championships. After finishing his sporting career, Ugrekhelidze worked as the head of physical education at Tbilisi State University.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | URS |
GEO |
Vladimer Ugrekhelidze | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Basketball World Cup (0–0–1 1963 BRA bronze)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) (1–0–0 1961 YUG gold)