Ružica Meglaj-Rimac

Ružica Meglaj-Rimac (15 February 1941 – 11 July 1996) was a former Yugoslav and Croatian basketball player born in Croatian-Slovenian family.[1] The Ružica Meglaj-Rimac Cup is named after her.

Ružica Meglaj-Rimac
Ružica Meglaj-Rimac
Personal information
Born(1941-02-15)15 February 1941
Zagreb, Banovina of Croatia, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Died11 July 1996(1996-07-11) (aged 55)
Zagreb, Croatia
NationalityYugoslav / Croatian
Career information
Playing career1956–1971
Career history
1956–1971Industromontaža Zagreb
Career highlights and awards
1x Yugoslav League (1967)
Medals
Women's basketball
Representing  Yugoslavia
EuroBasket Women
Silver medal – second place1968 MessinaTeam
Bronze medal – third place1970 RotterdamTeam

Personal life

Her younger sister, Kornelija Meglaj is also a former basketball player. She had two sons, former Croatian basketball players Slaven Rimac and Davor Rimac.

References

  • Jovan Kosijer, Ružica Meglaj Rimac, Pop&Pop, Zagreb, 2006., ISBN 953-7002-39-X


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