Janica Kostelić
Janica Kostelić is a retired Croatian alpine ski racer, widely regarded as one of the greatest female ski racers of all time. Born on January 5, 1982, in Zagreb, she achieved remarkable success in the slalom and combined disciplines, winning four Olympic gold medals and multiple World Championship titles. Her dominance in the sport during the early 2000s earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award. Kostelić is celebrated not only for her athletic prowess but also for her resilience, having overcome significant injuries throughout her career. After retiring from competitive skiing, she has remained an influential figure in sports, often advocating for sporting development in Croatia.
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Janica Kostelić was a standout athlete at the Salt Lake City Games.
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Croatia· 2026-02-14Janica Kostelic is recognized as one of the few skiers to have won three medals at the same Olympics.
Drei Medaillen, aber kein Gold für Odermatt
Switzerland· 2026-02-14
Janica Kostelic previously won three gold medals in the same Olympics back in 2002.
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Norway· 2026-02-11
Janica Kostelić is mentioned as a legendary skier alongside Lindsey Vonn.
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Serbia· 2026-02-08
Janica Kostelić is one of the most famous siblings in sports and has dominated her field for many years.
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Slovenia· 2025-12-05
Janica Kostelić is mentioned as a notable skier alongside Filip Zubčić.
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Janica Kostelić is one of the greatest female skiers in history and shared her views on modern sports and the pressures faced by young athletes.
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Janica Kostelić is another athlete that Lara Gut-Behrami longs for in the current skiing scene.
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Lara Gut-Behrami wishes for athletes like Janica Kostelic, who showed their true selves.
Lara Gut-Behrami startet in Sölden in ihre letzte SaisonSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Janica Kostelić is a legendary Croatian skier whom Zrinka Ljutić references in her pursuit of Olympic medals.
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Janica Kostelić is referenced in a comparison to Filip Krovinović's performance during the match.
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Janica Kostelić won multiple gold medals at the World Championships despite her knee issues.
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Janica Kostelić is a renowned Croatian skier mentioned as an inspiration for Ana's skiing.
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Janica Kostelić contacted Prime Minister Plenković to help rescue her brother Ivica.
Jutarnji list - Ivica Kostelić stigao u podcast Ivane Paradžiković pa priznao: 'Ja sam pogriješio, ne u svemu, ali to je tako...'Croatia· 2025-04-09
Janica Kostelić contacted Prime Minister Plenković to help rescue her brother Ivica.
Jutarnji list - Ivica Kostelić stigao u podcast Ivane Paradžiković pa priznao: 'Ja sam pogriješio, ne u svemu, ali to je tako...'Croatia· 2025-04-09Janica Kostelić is noted as the only other Croatian to achieve what Zrinka Ljutić has accomplished.
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Janica Kostelić returned from the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City with four medals.
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Janica Kostelić is a celebrated Croatian skier whose advice Zrinka Ljutić follows.
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Janica Kostelić is a legendary Croatian skier who provided Zrinka with valuable advice.
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Janica Kostelić is a legendary figure in Croatian skiing, having won the Small Crystal Globe three times.
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Zrinka grew up listening to stories about Janica Kostelić and watching her races.
Sportske novosti - Zrinka: 'Odjednom sam shvatilaCroatia· 2025-03-27
Janica Kostelić is a legendary figure in Croatian skiing, having won the Small Crystal Globe three times.
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Janica Kostelić won the combination event in Hafjell.
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Janica Kostelić is a celebrated Croatian skier who overcame thyroid problems to win multiple championships.
Sportske novosti - Nova uloga poznate sportašice: Progovorila o borbi s bolešću s kojom su se mučile i Blanka, Janica...Croatia· 2025-03-07
Janica Kostelić is a celebrated Croatian skier who overcame thyroid problems to win multiple championships.
Sportske novosti - Nova uloga poznate sportašice: Progovorila o borbi s bolešću s kojom su se mučile i Blanka, Janica...Croatia· 2025-03-07Janica Kostelić achieved an incredible feat by winning gold medals in both slalom and downhill skiing.
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Janica Kostelić is a former Croatian alpine ski racer and Olympic champion.
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Janica Kostelić is a celebrated Croatian skier known for her Olympic gold medals.
Sportske novosti - Kolega: 'Bio bi velik korak osvojiti medalju. Postolja za mene nisu pravilo, ali vjerujem u sebe'Croatia· 2025-02-15Janica Kostelić is a former skier who won two gold medals in slalom at the World Championships.
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