Dimitrij Mancevič, celebrated swimming coach, has died

Ljubljana, 22 January - Dimitrij Mancevič, who came from Belarus to shepherd Slovenian swimming talent to dozens of medals at major competitions, has died, aged 58, the STA has learnt from his family.

Ljubljana Swimming coach Dimitrij Mancevič in 2011, when he was conferred the award for best Slovenian swimming coach of the year. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek File photo

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Swimming coach Dimitrij Mancevič in 2011, when he was conferred the award for best Slovenian swimming coach of the year.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek
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Zreče Swimmer Peter Mankoč and his coach Dimitrij Mancevič in 2011. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA File photo

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Swimmer Peter Mankoč and his coach Dimitrij Mancevič in 2011.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
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