Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2002 in Sentjur, Slovenia. (zsis.si, 01 Jun 2024; Athlete, 24 Oct 2015)
Reason: He wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. "I was active before the accident, but after it, I found athletics was a good fit for me." (Athlete, 24 Oct 2015, 24 Apr 2012)
Awards: He and sitting volleyball player Lena Gabrscek were Slovenia's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
He was the flag bearer for Slovenia at the opening ceremony of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany. (IPC, 20 Aug 2018)
He was named the 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Para Athlete of the Year in Sentjur, Slovenia. (sentjur.si, 04 Mar 2019; 04 Mar 2013; stajerskival.si, 22 Feb 2018; kozjansko.info, 01 Mar 2017; aksentjur.si, 11 Mar 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 23, 1974
Place of ResidenceSENTJUR
Languages SpokenCroatian, English, Serbian, Slovene
CoachLuka Cmok [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 15.37 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 14.79 |
| 7 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 6.65 |
| 9 | Men's Discus Throw F33/34/52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 14.47 |
| 10 | Men's Javelin Throw F33/34/52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 14.49 |
| 13 | Men's Shot Put F33/34/52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 8.06 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 17.23 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 15.36 |
| 4 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 15.33 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 14.71 |
| 7 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 7.27 |
| 7 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 8.02 |
| 7 | Men's Javelin Throw F52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 13.48 |
| 8 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15.94 |
| 8 | Discus Throw - F52 | 2017 | London, GBR | 14.88 |
| 8 | Men's Shot Put F52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 6.76 |
