Janica KosteliΔ
Croatian former World Cup alpine ski racer
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January 5
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πBiography
Janica KosteliΔ is a former World Cup alpine ski racer and a legend in Croatian sports. She is the only woman to win four medals in alpine skiing at a single Olympics (2002 Winter Olympics) and one of the few women to win World Cup races in all five disciplines.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦4 Olympic Gold Medals
- β¦3-time World Cup Overall Champion
- β¦Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
- β¦Only woman to win 4 alpine skiing medals in one Olympics
π¬Famous Quotes
"I'm just enjoying skiing
"Pain is temporary, glory is forever
"It's not about the medals, it's about the feeling
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