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Momir Rnić (Serbian Cyrillic: Момир Рнић; born 3 February 1955) is a Serbian handball coach and former player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Full name Momir Rnić
Born (1955-02-03) 3 February 1955 (age 71)
Sečanj, FPR Yugoslavia
Nationality Serbian
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
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Momir Rnić
Personal information
Full name Momir Rnić
Born (1955-02-03) 3 February 1955 (age 71)
Sečanj, FPR Yugoslavia
Nationality Serbian
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position Pivot
Club information
Current club Proleter Zrenjanin (head coach)
Youth career
Team
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Hercegovina Sečanj
Senior clubs
Years Team
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Proleter Zrenjanin
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Crvenka
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Proleter Zrenjanin
1986–1990
TV Niederwürzbach
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1988
Yugoslavia 208 (392)
Teams managed
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Proleter Zrenjanin
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Proleter Zrenjanin
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Proleter Zrenjanin
2001–2003
TVA Saarbrücken
2004
Vojvodina
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Proleter Zrenjanin
2011–2012
Proleter Zrenjanin
2012–2013
Vojvodina
2016–2017
Proleter Zrenjanin
2020–
Proleter Zrenjanin
Medal record
Men's handball
Representing  Yugoslavia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1984 Los AngelesTeam
Bronze medal – third place1988 SeoulTeam
World Championship
Gold medal – first place1986 SwitzerlandTeam
Silver medal – second place1982 West GermanyTeam
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place1979 SplitTeam
Gold medal – first place1983 CasablancaTeam
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Club career

After starting out at Hercegovina Sečanj, Rnić briefly played for Proleter Zrenjanin, before moving to Crvenka. He later returned to Proleter Zrenjanin. In 1986, Rnić moved abroad to TV Niederwürzbach. In 1987 he helped the team getting promoted to the 2nd Bundesliga and in 1989 to the 1st Bundesliga.

International career

At international level, Rnić represented Yugoslavia and competed in three Olympic Games, winning the gold medal in 1984 and the bronze medal in 1988. He also participated in two World Championships, winning the 1986 edition. In 1986 he won gold medals, beating Hungary in the final 24-22.[1]

Coaching career

In 1990, Rnić became head coach of his former club Proleter Zrenjanin, taking them to the European Cup final in 1991 and winning the Yugoslav Championship in 1992.

Between 2001 and 2003, Rnić served as head coach of TVA Saarbrücken in the 2. Handball-Bundesliga.[2][3] He took charge of Vojvodina in January 2004.[4]

Personal life

Rnić is the father of fellow handball player Momir Rnić.[5]

Honours

Player

TV Niederwürzbach

Coach

Proleter Zrenjanin

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