Vladimir Kondra

Vladimir Grigorevich Kondra (Russian: Владимир Григорьевич Кондра, born 16 November 1950) is a Russian former volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics. After his retirement, he became a successful volleyball coach, working most notably in CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos and the French men's national team.

Vladimir Kondra
Personal information
Full name	Vladimir Grigorevich Kondra
Born	(1950-11-16) 16 November 1950 Dzaudzhikau, North Ossetian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing  Soviet Union Olympic Games 1980 Moscow Team 1976 Montreal Team 1972 Munich Team World Championship 1978 Italy Team 1974 Mexico Team World Cup 1977 Japan Team 1981 Japan Team European Championship 1971 Italy Team 1975 Yugoslavia Team 1977 Finland Team 1979 France Team 1981 Bulgaria Team

Kondra was born in Vladikavkaz.

In 1972, Kondra was part of the Soviet team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all seven matches.

Four years later, in 1976, Kondra won the silver medal with the Soviet team in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played all five matches.

At the 1980 Games, Kondra was a member of the Soviet team that won the gold medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches.

Kondra coached CSKA Moscow from 1988 to 1991, winning two CEV Champions League titles (1989, 1991) and three Soviet Championships (1989, 1990, 1991). In 1992, he became head coach of Greek powerhouse Olympiacos and coached them to 2 Greek Championships, 2 Greek Cups and 2 CEV Champions League Final Four participations (3rd place in 1993, 4th place in 1994).