Pupil’s mini – research of Croatian most famous female skier in the history of

the Olypmic games – Janica Kostelić Janica is the hottest athletic phenomena-became the first female skier to

win four Olympic gold medals

Pupils found out about Janica Kostelić:

Janica was born in Zagreb (January 5,1982), encouraged by her family At the age nine – began competing Season 1996/97 – won all 22 events she entered

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Top junior titles – slalom and giant slalom 1998 – competed at the Olympic Winter Games (Nagano, Japan)

In 2001, 2003 and 2006 – the World Cup overall champion Winner of five World Championships gold medals and three Overall Alpine

Skiing World Cup titles. She has won - 30 World cup races

Winter Oympics in the 2002: won three gold medals and a silver (alpine skiing discipline ) no other female has ever won four medals at a single Olypmics

In 2003 – again World Cup overall title In 2004 – knee injury In 2006 – won the World Cup overall title for the third time

Unique person – incredible determination, courage and staff

Numerous injuries – couldn’t stop her in her dream

Difficult moments during her childhood

Despite the numerous training sessions, her school results were exemplary

Pupils have concluded : Janica is the best example that dreams can come true!