Vladan Markovic
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Vladan Marković is a Serbia
n swimmer also considered to be one of the country's all-time best. He is the current president of PK Zlatni Delfin, a swimming club from Belgrade
and is a University of Belgrade
alumni since 2001.
Marković represented his country at three different Summer Olympics. He made his first appearance at the 1996 Summer Olympics
which were held in the city of Atlanta, United States of America. Marković finished 28th overall at the men's 100 m butterfly
with a time of 54.90. He also finished 28th overall at the men's 200 metre butterfly
with a time of 2:01.80. At the 2000 Summer Olympics
in Sydney
, Australia
, his results were very similar. Markovic could only establish a time of 2:00.02 and was eliminated after the preliminary heat in the men's 200 metre butterfly
. Finally, at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, Greece
, his time of 2:04.77 at the men's 200 metre butterfly
was only good enough for a 31st overall place.
Marković will once again represent Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, People's Republic of China
, which will be his fourth Olympics
. He gained his qualification in Cadiz
, Spain
in 2007 with a time of 2:00.36 at the 200 metre butterfly.
Marković won three bronze medals at the Mediterranean Games
from 1997 to 2001. Among his best results remain the 7th place finish at the 1995 FINA Short Course World Championships
in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
, and his 9th place finish at the 2000 FINA Short Course World Championships
in Athens
, Greece
. He has reached the semifinals six times at various European LC Championships. On top of everything, he has been crowned Balkans
champion four times during his career (1996-1998-2000-2002).
He has been Serbia
's butterfly national champion for the past 15 years and retains the title still to this day. Marković was selected for the best young athlete in Yugoslavia in 1995
.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n swimmer also considered to be one of the country's all-time best. He is the current president of PK Zlatni Delfin, a swimming club from Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
and is a University of Belgrade
University of Belgrade
The University of Belgrade is the oldest and largest university of Serbia.Founded in 1808 as the Belgrade Higher School in revolutionary Serbia, by 1838 it merged with the Kragujevac-based departments into a single university...
alumni since 2001.
Marković represented his country at three different Summer Olympics. He made his first appearance at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
which were held in the city of Atlanta, United States of America. Marković finished 28th overall at the men's 100 m butterfly
Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre butterfly
The finals of the Men's 100 metres Butterfly event for the 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 24, 1996.-Final A:-Final B:-Non-Qualifiers:-See also:*1997 Men's World Championships 100m Butterfly...
with a time of 54.90. He also finished 28th overall at the men's 200 metre butterfly
Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre butterfly
The finals of the Men's 200 metres Butterfly event for the 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 1996.-Final A:-Final B:-Non-Qualifiers:-See also:*1997 Men's World Championships 200m Butterfly...
with a time of 2:01.80. At the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, his results were very similar. Markovic could only establish a time of 2:00.02 and was eliminated after the preliminary heat in the men's 200 metre butterfly
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre butterfly
The final of the Men's 200 metres Butterfly event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 19, 2000.-Final:-Semi finals:* Held on September 18, 2000.-Qualification Heats:* Held on September 18, 2000....
. Finally, at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, his time of 2:04.77 at the men's 200 metre butterfly
Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre butterfly
The Men's 200 metre butterfly event was one of sixteen events for male swimmers at the 2004 Olympics.-Records:-Medalists:By winning a medal, Parry puts fellow Briton Melanie Marshall on the spot to fulfill her promise, made after Britain failed to win any swimming medals in Sydney, of shaving her...
was only good enough for a 31st overall place.
Marković will once again represent Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Serbia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country returned under the name Serbia after 96 years, previously competing under the names Yugoslavia , Independent Olympic Participants , Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro .The flag on the opening ceremony...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, which will be his fourth Olympics
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
. He gained his qualification in Cadiz
Cádiz
Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the homonymous province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia....
, Spain
Spain
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in 2007 with a time of 2:00.36 at the 200 metre butterfly.
Marković won three bronze medals at the Mediterranean Games
Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport games held every four years, mainly for nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where Europe, Africa and Asia meet. The idea was proposed at the 1948 Summer Olympics by Muhammed Taher Pasha, chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and they were first...
from 1997 to 2001. Among his best results remain the 7th place finish at the 1995 FINA Short Course World Championships
1995 FINA Short Course World Championships
The 2nd FINA World Swimming Championships were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 30 November until 3 December 1995. This event was considered a trailblazer in the aspect of the organization of major championships in swimming...
in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, and his 9th place finish at the 2000 FINA Short Course World Championships
2000 FINA Short Course World Championships
The 5th FINA World Swimming Championships were held at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Athens, Greece from 16–19 March 2000. The meet resulted in 15 world records: 2 established in the heats, 4 in the semi-finals, and 9 in the finals....
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. He has reached the semifinals six times at various European LC Championships. On top of everything, he has been crowned Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
champion four times during his career (1996-1998-2000-2002).
He has been Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
's butterfly national champion for the past 15 years and retains the title still to this day. Marković was selected for the best young athlete in Yugoslavia in 1995
1995 in sports
1995 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Alberto Tomba, Italy** Women's overall season champion: Vreni Schneider, Switzerland-American football:...
.