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Jasna Šekaric Olympics

Jasna Šekarić, a renowned athlete, began her shooting career in 1981 in Osijek, Croatia. Initially involved in handball, she discovered shooting by chance when her sports teacher selected her to represent her school. She enjoyed it and decided to continue training.

Serbia
Birth Date: Dec 17, 1965
Jasna Šekaric profile image
Height: 5′8″
Residence: Belgrade
Birth Place: Belgrade
Social Media: Facebook Instagram
Olympic Experience: 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012

Jasna Šekaric Olympic Medals

Olympic Medals

1
Gold
3
Silver
1
Bronze
5
Total

Jasna Šekaric Olympics Milestones

Season Event Rank
2012 Women's 25m Pistol 18
2008 Women's 10m Air Pistol 6
2008 Women's 25m Pistol 21
2004 Women's 10m Air Pistol S Silver
2004 Women's 25m Pistol 9
2000 Women's 10m Air Pistol S Silver
2000 Women's 25m Pistol 17
1996 Women's 10m Air Pistol 4
1996 Women's 25m Pistol 6
1992 Women's 10m Air Pistol S Silver
1992 Women's 25m Pistol 6
1988 Women's 10m Air Pistol G Gold
1988 Women's 25m Pistol B Bronze

Jasna Šekaric Biography

Šekarić made her international debut in 1984 at the Balkan Championships in Bulgaria, competing for Yugoslavia. Her most memorable sporting achievement is winning gold in the 10m air pistol at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

Club and Coaching

She represents Red Star Belgrade and is coached by Jelena Arunovic at the national level and Ivan Kvasnevski personally. She shoots with her right eye and right hand.

Influences and Hobbies

Her family has been the most influential in her career. Outside of sports, she enjoys photography.

Awards and Honours

Šekarić has received numerous accolades. She was the flag bearer for Serbia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) named her Shooter of the Year in 1990, 1994, and 2005. In 2000, she was crowned ISSF Shooter of the 20th Century.

Olympic Appearances

She has competed in seven Olympic Games under four different flags. Her debut was at the 1988 Seoul Games under Yugoslavia. She also competed as an Independent Olympic Participant and represented Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Athens Games. She represented Serbia at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

Future Plans

Šekarić aims to make her eighth Olympic appearance at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She admits it will likely be her last time competing at the event. Post-retirement, she plans to coach other shooters, including her daughter Leu.

"Going to Rio makes me almost as happy as going to the first one but it's time to retire," she said. "It is enough from my side. Of course it doesn't decrease my desire to do my best and to qualify for the final."

Šekarić's career has been marked by dedication and success, making her a prominent figure in shooting sports.

Jasna Šekaric FAQs on Olympics

  • Who is Jasna Šekaric?

    Jasna Šekarić, a renowned athlete, began her shooting career in 1981 in Osijek, Croatia. Initially involved in handball, she discovered shooting by chance when her sports teacher selected her to represent her school. She enjoyed it and decided to continue training.

  • In which city Jasna Šekaric was born?
    Jasna Šekaric was born on December 17, 1965 in Belgrade, Serbia.
  • How many Olympic medals has Jasna Šekaric won throughout her career?
    Jasna Šekaric has won 5 Olympic medal in throughout her career.
  • When did Jasna Šekaric first compete in the Olympics?
    She represented Serbia at the Olympics.
  • What is Jasna Šekaric's height?
    Jasna Šekaric's height is 5 feet 8″ inches.
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