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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