Blanka Vlasic

About

Croatian track and field star who specializes in the high jump. She is one of the most dominant athletes in the sport, winning multiple gold medals at events like the IAFF World Championships and World Athletics Final.

Before Fame

She first gained international attention at the World Junior Championships in 2000.

Trivia

She won the Croatian Sportswoman of the Year award each year from 2007 to 2011.

Family Life

Her father is the famous decathlete Josko Vlasic.

Associated With

She and skier Janica Kostelic are both multiple-time winnners of the Croatian Sportswoman of the Year award.