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

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, SFR Yugoslavia) is a former Croatian

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player. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, 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
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