Sandra Mandir, born Popović, (born 4 August 1977 in

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) is a former Croatian

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player. At the

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, she competed for the

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in the women's event. She is 5 ft 10 inches tall.

Career

* Medveščak (1997–01, 2003–04),

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(2007–09, 2010–11),

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(2004–05, 2011–2013),

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(2005–07) *

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(2001–02), Besiktas (2009–10), Istanbul Universitesi BGD (2013-) *

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(2002–03)

Awards

* in 2011, among 10 nominated candidates for the best European player, nominated by FIBA Europe * 8th player of Europe in 2012 among 10 nominated candidates for the best European player, nominated by FIBA Europe (Croatian
FIBA Europe objavila kandidate za igrače godine, Mandir, Šarić i Hezonja u konkurenciji
Sportnet, author Branimir Korać, Dec 14, 2012

References

External links

The Three Seasons Of Sandra Mandir
Profile
at eurobasket.com 1977 births Living people Basketball players at the 2012 Summer Olympics Basketball players from Zagreb Beşiktaş women's basketball players Competitors at the 2005 Mediterranean Games Croatian expatriate basketball people in Turkey Croatian women's basketball players 21st-century Croatian sportswomen Galatasaray S.K. (women's basketball) players Guards (basketball) Mediterranean Games medalists in basketball Mediterranean Games silver medalists for Croatia Olympic basketball players for Croatia ŽKK Gospić players ŽKK Novi Zagreb players ŽKK Šibenik players {{Croatia-basketball-bio-stub