Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Zdravko-Ćiro•Kovačić |
| Used name | Zdravko-Ćiro•Kovačić |
| Other names | Здравко-Ћиро Ковачић |
| Born | 6 July 1925 in Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija (CRO) |
| Died | 1 April 2015 in Rijeka, Primorsko-goranska županija (CRO) |
| Affiliations | VK Primorje, Rijeka (CRO) |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić was a legendary goalkeeper in Yugoslav water polo history, eventually earning a spot in the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1984. In the early 1950s he was considered the greatest keeper in the world. He competed at three Olympics (1948-56), winning silver medals in 1952 and 1956. Kovačić also won a bronze medal at the 1950 European Championships and a silver medal at the 1954 Europeans. He later became a professional economist, serving as a director of the successful shipping company Jugolinija from 1972-80 and holding various posts in several different sports societies.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | YUG |
CRO |
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Yugoslavia | =9 | |||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | YUG |
CRO |
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Yugoslavia | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | YUG |
CRO |
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Yugoslavia | 2 | Silver |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | YUG |
CRO |
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (0–1–1 1950 Wien bronze; 1954 Torino silver)