Mate Arapov (born 25 February 1976 in
Split
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) is a Croatian
sailor
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who competes in the
Laser
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,
Finn and
Star
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classes.
A member of JK Mornar sailing club, Arapov sailed for Croatia in the Laser class at the
2000
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and
2004 Summer Olympics
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. In 2000 he placed 43rd in the final standings, and in 2004 he was 14th overall.
Arapov was named Split Sportsman of the Year in 2004.
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1976 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Split, Croatia
Croatian male sailors (sport)
Olympic sailors for Croatia
Sailors at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Laser
Sailors at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Laser
21st-century Croatian sportsmen
20th-century Croatian people
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