Voted as the No. 1 destination to visit in 2005 by Lonely Planet,
Zagreb stages a men’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event for the third-straight
season. Brazilians have captured the first two titles as reigning Olympic
champions Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos defeated the United States'
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers for the 2006 gold medal. Two weeks
prior to winning the 2005 SWATCH-FIVB World Championships in Berlin, Marcio Araujo and Fabio Magalhaes won their first of three
SWATCH-FIVB World Tour gold medals in 2005 by defeating Markus Dieckmann and
Jonas Reckermann of Germany in the inaugural Zabreb final. When
the Croatian people achieved their independence in 1991, Zagreb became a capital
- a political and administrative centre for the Republic of Croatia. Located on
the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central
Europe, Zagreb is the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and
sporting worlds in Croatia. Many famed scientists, artists and athletes come
from the city, or work in it. Zagreb offers its visitors the Baroque atmosphere
of the Upper Town, picturesque open-air markets, diverse shopping facilities,
an abundant selection of crafts and a choice vernacular cuisine. Zagreb is a
city of green parks and walks, with many places to visit in the beautiful
surroundings. The city will enter into the third millennium with a population
of one million. In spite of the rapid development of the economy and
transportation, it has retained its charm, and a relaxed feeling that makes it a
perfect place to visit and discover.
Year - Zagreb Gold Medal /
Zagreb Silver Medal / Zagreb Bronze Medal
2005 -
Marcio Araujo/Fabio
Magalhaes, Brazil / Markus Dieckmann/Jonas Reckermann, Germany / Emanuel
Rego/Ricardo Santos, Brazil
2006 -
Emanuel/Ricardo, Brazil / Phil Dalhausser/Todd Rogers, USA / Mike
Lambert/Stein Metzger, USA |