Tanja Žakelj
SloveniaathleteFemale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Tanja Žakelj is a Slovene mountain biker known for her competitive spirit and achievements in the sport, including a World Cup victory during the 2013 season. Recently, she has been mentioned in the news alongside Nino Schurter as both athletes prepare to transition away from competitive cycling, marking the end of an era in their respective careers.
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Tanja Žakelj officially ended her competitive career last year but remains a notable figure in Slovenian mountain biking.
Dokaz, da ima tudi gorsko kolesarstvo pri nas svetlo prihodnostDelo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2026-08-03
Slovenia· 2026-08-03
Tanja Žakelj became the European champion in 2013 and excelled in short cross events.
Vita Movrin na EP do izjemnega rezultata, navdušili tudi mladi tekmovalkiDelo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2026-07-30
Slovenia· 2026-07-30
Tanja Žakelj, like Schurter, is slowly retiring from competitive cycling.
Poslavlja se eden največjih gorskih kolesarjev vseh časovDelo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2025-08-20
Slovenia· 2025-08-20Also mentioned
Nino Schurter