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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Vision impairment
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
B2
Guide
Marija Koch
Further personal information
Residence
Zagreb, CRO
Languages
Croatian, English
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began the sport in 2007 in Zagreb, Croatia.
Why this sport?
A physical education teacher at high school introduced him to the sport. "It sounded interesting, and it was. At the first national competition I achieved good results so stayed with skiing. The combination of adrenaline, speed and nature made the sport extremely attractive."
Club / Team
SKOI Sljeme: Zagreb, CRO
Name of coach
Luka Dobrinic [national], CRO
International debut
Year
2013
Competing for
Croatia
General interest
Hobbies
Socialising with friends and family. (in-portal.hr, 07 Feb 2018)
Memorable sporting achievement
Finishing ninth in slalom at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (Athlete, 30 Dec 2018)
Most influential person in career
Croatian Para alpine skier Dino Sokolovic. (Athlete, 08 Mar 2018)
Hero / Idol
Croatian Para alpine skier Dino Sokolovic. (Athlete, 08 Mar 2018)
Injuries
He underwent surgery on the ligaments in his right knee during his first competitive season. (hpo.hr, 24 Feb 2016)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"When skiing you feel speed and adrenaline, and this is the most beautiful 'business office' that I can choose for myself." (in-portal.hr, 07 Feb 2018)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. (Athlete, 30 Dec 2018)
Impairment
His sight began deteriorating from age five. (dnevnik.hr, 08 Jan 2018)
Other information
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as the vice president and secretary of the SKOI Sljeme Ski Club for Disabled Persons. (skoisljeme.hr, 01 Jan 2018; studentski.hr, 14 Feb 2017)
He has served as the vice president and secretary of the SKOI Sljeme Ski Club for Disabled Persons. (skoisljeme.hr, 01 Jan 2018; studentski.hr, 14 Feb 2017)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Slalom Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-13 | 11 | |
| Men's Giant Slalom Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-15 | 14 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Giant Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2017-01-30 | 9999 | |
| Men's Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2017-01-31 | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Giant Slalom Visually Impaired | Final | 2018-03-14 | 16 | |
| Men's Slalom Visually Impaired | Final | 2018-03-17 | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Giant Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2019-01-21 | 9999 | |
| Men's Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2019-01-23 | 9999 |