About Viljar Loor
Lived 1953 – 2011 (aged 57). Viljar Loor was an Estonian and Russian volleyball player and businessperson.
Viljar Loor (1 October 1953 – 22 March 2011) was among the most accomplished Estonian volleyball players. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Loor won the gold medal with the Soviet Union men's national volleyball team. He also won gold medals with the Soviet team at the 1978 FIVB World Championship in Italy and the 1982 FIVB World Championship in Argentina.
Personal life and death
Loor was born in Tartu. He died on 22 March 2011, in Tallinn.
Achievements Olympic winner: 1980 World Champion: 1978, 1982 European Champion: 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983 World Cup winner: 1977, 1981 European Youth Champion: 1971, 1973 4 × European Club Champions Cup winner 8 × Soviet Champion
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Viljar Loor?
Estonian volleyball player (1953–2011)
When was Viljar Loor born?
Viljar Loor was born on 1 October 1953 in Tartu.
When did Viljar Loor die?
Viljar Loor died on 22 March 2011 in Tallinn.
What was Viljar Loor's occupation?
Viljar Loor was a volleyball player and businessperson.
What nationality was Viljar Loor?
Viljar Loor was Estonian and Russian.
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