Nina Kolarič

Slovenian long jumper Olympic athlete

Nina Kolarič - Slovenian long jumper Olympic athlete
Born

December 12th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovenia

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Competed in long jump events representing Slovenia. Achieved significant success on the international athletic stage. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Secured a bronze medal at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships.

Competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Won bronze in the long jump at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships

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