Milena Rašić
A towering force at the net whose powerful spikes and blocks were instrumental in Serbia's rise to the top of international volleyball.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Serbian volleyball player·Birthday: October 25·Millennials
Biography
Milena Rašić's athletic journey began with basketball, but she soon found her true calling on the volleyball court, where her remarkable height and explosive power were perfectly suited. As a middle blocker for the Serbian national team, she became a cornerstone of a golden generation. Her career is a timeline of Serbia's volleyball ascent: the heartbreak of a near-miss Olympic silver in Rio 2016, the ecstasy of a European Championship title, and finally, the climactic bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Known for her fierce competitiveness and game-changing blocks, Rašić retired as one of the most decorated and respected players in European volleyball history, leaving a legacy of sheer dominance at the net.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Milena was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Milena Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Milena's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an Olympic bronze medal with Serbia at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
- Earned an Olympic silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
- Key player in Serbia's team that won the 2019 European Championship.
Did You Know?
She stands 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall.
She initially played basketball before switching to volleyball at age 14.
She played professional club volleyball in Turkey, Russia, and Italy.
“A good block is not just height; it's timing and reading the game.”
