
Slovenia at the 2002 Winter Olympics
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Slovenia
competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics
in Salt Lake City
, United States
.
Men
Men's combined
Women
Men
Men's 4 x 7.5 km relay
Women
Women's 4 x 7.5 km relay
1A penalty loop of 150 metres had to be skied per missed target.
2 Starting delay based om 10 km sprint results.
3One minute added per missed target.
4 Starting delay based om 7.5 km sprint results.
Men
Sprint
Pursuit
1 Starting delay based om 10 km C. results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Women
Sprint
Pursuit
2 Starting delay based om 5 km C. results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
4 x 5 km relay
Women
Men
Men's sprint
Events:
Men's individual
Events:
Men's team large hill
1Four teams members performed two jumps each.
Men's parallel giant slalom
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah
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, United States
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Medalists
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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Damjan Fras Damjan Fras Damjan Fras is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1990. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... Primož Peterka Primož Peterka Primož Peterka is a former Slovenian ski jumper. He has won 15 World Cup events, making him the second most successful Slovenian winter sports athlete and one of the most successful Slovenian sports personalities.-Career:... Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1998. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... Peter Žonta Peter Žonta Peter Žonta is a Slovenian ski jumper who competed from 1996 to 2005. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the team large hill event.... |
Ski Jumping Ski jumping at the 2002 Winter Olympics 2002 Winter Olympic Games Ski jumping-Medal table:- Events :-References:*... |
Men's Large Hill (K-120) Team Competition |
Alpine skiing
Men
Athlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |
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Time | Time | Time | Rank | ||
Jernej Koblar | Downhill | 1:42.31 | 33 | ||
Gregor Šparovec | 1:41.88 | 31 | |||
Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman, , is a Slovenian skier.His best result in the Alpine skiing World Cup came at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the 2006-07 season, when he won the downhill race. A day later he finished 2nd, again in the downhill. His best result until then was 4th place in Bormio, downhill as well, in the... |
1:41.85 | 28 | |||
Peter Pen | 1:41.66 | 23 | |||
Peter Pen | Super-G | DSQ | – | ||
Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman, , is a Slovenian skier.His best result in the Alpine skiing World Cup came at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the 2006-07 season, when he won the downhill race. A day later he finished 2nd, again in the downhill. His best result until then was 4th place in Bormio, downhill as well, in the... |
1:24.35 | 21 | |||
Jernej Koblar | 1:23.82 | 15 | |||
Gregor Šparovec | 1:23.52 | 13 | |||
Mitja Kunc Mitja Kunc Mitja Kunc , is a former Slovenian alpine skier.He has one victory in Alpine Skiing World Cup. The first peak of his career was in 1994 Winter Olympics, where he finished 4th in slalom... |
Giant Slalom | 1:14.95 | 1:13.22 | 2:28.17 | 28 |
Jure Košir Jure Košir Jure Košir is a Slovenian former alpine skier.-Career:Košir's first international success was the title of the world junior champion in super G, won in Hemsedal in 1991. Later he focused in technical disciplines, esp. slalom and made quick progress, noticed also by his good friend, Italian... |
1:14.10 | DNF | DNF | – | |
Uroš Pavlovčič | 1:14.01 | DNF | DNF | – | |
Jernej Koblar | 1:13.15 | 1:13.21 | 2:26.36 | 18 | |
Mitja Kunc Mitja Kunc Mitja Kunc , is a former Slovenian alpine skier.He has one victory in Alpine Skiing World Cup. The first peak of his career was in 1994 Winter Olympics, where he finished 4th in slalom... |
Slalom | 51.08 | 53.54 | 1:43.34 | 8 |
Rene Mlekuž | 50.57 | DNF | DNF | – | |
Drago Grubelnik Drago Grubelnik Drago Grubelnik is a former Slovenian alpine skier.Grubelnik, a slalom specialist, won one podium in Alpine Skiing World Cup, slalom in Wengen, Switzerland . He competed at 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics.-References:... |
50.51 | DNF | DNF | – | |
Jure Košir Jure Košir Jure Košir is a Slovenian former alpine skier.-Career:Košir's first international success was the title of the world junior champion in super G, won in Hemsedal in 1991. Later he focused in technical disciplines, esp. slalom and made quick progress, noticed also by his good friend, Italian... |
49.80 | DNF | DNF | – |
Men's combined
Athlete | Downhill | Slalom | Total | ||
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Time | Time 1 | Time 2 | Total time | Rank | |
Mitja Dragšič Mitja Dragšič Mitja Dragšič, , is a Slovenian alpine skier, specialized in slalom.Dragšič represented Slovenia at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics. His best result in the Alpine skiing World Cup are two 4th places, both in slalom.... |
DSQ | – | – | DSQ | – |
Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman Andrej Jerman, , is a Slovenian skier.His best result in the Alpine skiing World Cup came at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the 2006-07 season, when he won the downhill race. A day later he finished 2nd, again in the downhill. His best result until then was 4th place in Bormio, downhill as well, in the... |
1:42.42 | DNF | – | DNF | – |
Jernej Koblar | 1:41.70 | 48.42 | 53.35 | 3:23.47 | 9 |
Gregor Šparovec | 1:40.42 | DNF | – | DNF | – |
Women
Athlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |
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Time | Time | Time | Rank | ||
Mojca Suhadolc Mojca Suhadolc Mojca Suhadolc is a former Slovenian alpine skier.Suhadolc competed in FIS World Cup in years 1992-2005. She won one race, in Super G, in Lake Louise in 1999. In 1999/2000 season, she finished third in Super G final standings... |
Downhill | 1:43.10 | 28 | ||
Špela Bracun | 1:42.48 | 22 | |||
Špela Bracun | Super-G | 1:16.35 | 24 | ||
Mojca Suhadolc Mojca Suhadolc Mojca Suhadolc is a former Slovenian alpine skier.Suhadolc competed in FIS World Cup in years 1992-2005. She won one race, in Super G, in Lake Louise in 1999. In 1999/2000 season, she finished third in Super G final standings... |
1:15.90 | 21 | |||
Alenka Dovžan Alenka Dovžan Alenka Dovžan is a retired Slovenian alpine skier.- World Cup victories :- References :... |
Giant Slalom | DNF | – | DNF | – |
Špela Pretnar Špela Pretnar Špela Pretnar is a former alpine skier.In her career, Pretnar won six races in Alpine Skiing World Cup races, with 13 podiums altogether. In the 1999/2000 season, she won a small crystal globe in slalom. Pretnar was named Slovenian sportswoman of the year in 2000... |
1:18.81 | 1:16.75 | 2:35.56 | 20 | |
Tina Maze Tina Maze Tina Maze is a renowned Slovenian alpine ski racer. She is the current world champion in giant slalom.Maze first competed in the 2001 World Championships at age 17 and in the 2002 Winter Olympics the following year. She started her career as a giant slalom specialist but later expanded and... |
1:17.16 | 1:16.20 | 2:33.36 | 12 | |
Lea Dabič | Slalom | DNF | – | DNF | – |
Alenka Dovžan Alenka Dovžan Alenka Dovžan is a retired Slovenian alpine skier.- World Cup victories :- References :... |
55.73 | 56.92 | 1:52.65 | 17 | |
Špela Pretnar Špela Pretnar Špela Pretnar is a former alpine skier.In her career, Pretnar won six races in Alpine Skiing World Cup races, with 13 podiums altogether. In the 1999/2000 season, she won a small crystal globe in slalom. Pretnar was named Slovenian sportswoman of the year in 2000... |
55.16 | 58.93 | 1:54.09 | 20 | |
Nataša Bokal Nataša Bokal Nataša Bokal is a retired Slovenian alpine skier.- World Cup victories :- References :... |
55.02 | 54.92 | 1:49.94 | 9 |
Biathlon
Men

Event | Athlete | Misses 1 | Time | Rank |
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10 km sprint | Sašo Grajf | 2 | 27:52.6 | 59 |
Janez Marič Janez Marič Janez Marič is a Slovenian biathlete.Marič represented Slovenia at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:... |
2 | 27:28.6 | 44 | |
Marko Dolenc | 1 | 26:47.0 | 27 | |
Tomaž Globočnik | 1 | 26:40.0 | 23 | |
12.5 km pursuit 2 |
Sašo Grajf | 3 | 37:38.9 | 46 |
Janez Marič Janez Marič Janez Marič is a Slovenian biathlete.Marič represented Slovenia at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:... |
5 | 36:51.4 | 38 | |
Marko Dolenc | 4 | 36:06.1 | 29 | |
Tomaž Globočnik | 0 | 34:42.6 | 19 |
Event | Athlete | Time | Misses | Adjusted time 3 | Rank |
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20 km | Janez Ožbolt | 57:16.2 | 6 | 1'03:16.2 | 82 |
Janez Marič Janez Marič Janez Marič is a Slovenian biathlete.Marič represented Slovenia at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:... |
51:51.9 | 5 | 56:51.9 | 43 | |
Tomaž Globočnik | 53:40.6 | 1 | 54:40.6 | 18 | |
Marko Dolenc | 51:45.8 | 2 | 53:45.8 | 13 |
Men's 4 x 7.5 km relay
Athletes | Race | ||
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Misses 1 | Time | Rank | |
Sašo Grajf Tomaž Globočnik Janez Marič Janez Marič Janez Marič is a Slovenian biathlete.Marič represented Slovenia at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.-References:... Marko Dolenc |
4 | 1'28:23.6 | 10 |
Women
Event | Athlete | Misses 1 | Time | Rank |
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7.5 km sprint | Tadeja Brankovič | 5 | 25:14.0 | 63 |
Andreja Mali Andreja Mali Andreja Mali is a Slovenian biathlete and former cross-country skier.Andreja Mali is from TSK Jub Dob Pri Ljubljani operates biathlon since 2000 and has since also the Slovenian national team. The instructor in the army of Kamnik debuted in 2001 with a sprint in the Biathlon World Cup... |
1 | 22:45.5 | 27 | |
Lucija Larisi | 1 | 22:44.7 | 26 | |
Andreja Grašič | 1 | 21:55.6 | 10 | |
10 km pursuit 4 |
Andreja Mali Andreja Mali Andreja Mali is a Slovenian biathlete and former cross-country skier.Andreja Mali is from TSK Jub Dob Pri Ljubljani operates biathlon since 2000 and has since also the Slovenian national team. The instructor in the army of Kamnik debuted in 2001 with a sprint in the Biathlon World Cup... |
3 | 34:46.3 | 32 |
Lucija Larisi | 4 | 34:40.2 | 29 | |
Andreja Grašič | 1 | 32:01.9 | 8 |
Event | Athlete | Time | Misses | Adjusted time 3 | Rank |
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15 km | Dijana Grudiček-Ravnikar | 48:50.3 | 7 | 55:50.3 | 57 |
Andreja Grašič | 47:06.4 | 8 | 55:06.4 | 56 | |
Tadeja Brankovič | 49:08.9 | 4 | 53:08.9 | 41 | |
Lucija Larisi | 49:12.1 | 2 | 51:12.1 | 25 |
Women's 4 x 7.5 km relay
Athletes | Race | ||
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Misses 1 | Time | Rank | |
Lucija Larisi Andreja Grašič Dijana Grudiček-Ravnikar Tadeja Brankovič |
0 | 1'30:18.0 | 6 |
1A penalty loop of 150 metres had to be skied per missed target.
2 Starting delay based om 10 km sprint results.
3One minute added per missed target.
4 Starting delay based om 7.5 km sprint results.
Cross-country skiing
Men
Sprint
Athlete | Qualifying round | Quarter finals | Semi finals | Finals | ||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Final rank | |
Matej Soklič | 2:53.42 | 13 Q | 2:57.1 | 3 | Did not advance |
Pursuit
Athlete | 10 km C | 10 km F pursuit1 | ||
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Time | Rank | Time | Final rank | |
Matej Soklič | 28:20.7 | 48 Q | 28:05.4 | 55 |
1 Starting delay based om 10 km C. results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Women
Sprint
Athlete | Qualifying round | Quarter finals | Semi finals | Finals | ||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Final rank | |
Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin is a Slovenian biathlete. She has been a member of the Slovenian biathlon team since 2002, having been a cross-country skier before that... |
3:25.64 | 34 | Did not advance | |||||
Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen is a Slovenian cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. Her best World Cup finish was 12th twice with one each in 2001 and in 2002.... |
3:24.90 | 32 | Did not advance | |||||
Andreja Mali Andreja Mali Andreja Mali is a Slovenian biathlete and former cross-country skier.Andreja Mali is from TSK Jub Dob Pri Ljubljani operates biathlon since 2000 and has since also the Slovenian national team. The instructor in the army of Kamnik debuted in 2001 with a sprint in the Biathlon World Cup... |
3:15.75 | 7 Q | 3:14.8 | 1 Q | 3:19.8 | 4 QB | 3:25.9 | 7 |
Pursuit
Athlete | 5 km C | 5 km F pursuit2 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | Rank | Time | Final rank | |
Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin is a Slovenian biathlete. She has been a member of the Slovenian biathlon team since 2002, having been a cross-country skier before that... |
14:20.7 | 42 Q | 14:05.4 | 41 |
Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen is a Slovenian cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. Her best World Cup finish was 12th twice with one each in 2001 and in 2002.... |
14:14.7 | 36 Q | 13:15.9 | 23 |
Petra Majdič Petra Majdic Petra Majdič is a Slovenian former cross-country skier. Her best results came in classic style races. She won twenty-four World Cup races, twenty in sprint races, but she also won a marathon in Trondheim in 2009... |
13:06.1 | 1 Q | 12:18.3 | 7 |
Event | Athlete | Race | |
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Time | Rank | ||
10 km C |
Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen is a Slovenian cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. Her best World Cup finish was 12th twice with one each in 2001 and in 2002.... |
30:31.3 | 30 |
Petra Majdič Petra Majdic Petra Majdič is a Slovenian former cross-country skier. Her best results came in classic style races. She won twenty-four World Cup races, twenty in sprint races, but she also won a marathon in Trondheim in 2009... |
29:03.9 | 8 | |
15 km F |
Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen is a Slovenian cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. Her best World Cup finish was 12th twice with one each in 2001 and in 2002.... |
43:05.0 | 32 |
30 km C |
Petra Majdič Petra Majdic Petra Majdič is a Slovenian former cross-country skier. Her best results came in classic style races. She won twenty-four World Cup races, twenty in sprint races, but she also won a marathon in Trondheim in 2009... |
1'35:51.8 | 12 |
2 Starting delay based om 5 km C. results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
4 x 5 km relay
Athletes | Race | |
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Time | Rank | |
Petra Majdič Petra Majdic Petra Majdič is a Slovenian former cross-country skier. Her best results came in classic style races. She won twenty-four World Cup races, twenty in sprint races, but she also won a marathon in Trondheim in 2009... Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin Teja Gregorin is a Slovenian biathlete. She has been a member of the Slovenian biathlon team since 2002, having been a cross-country skier before that... Andreja Mali Andreja Mali Andreja Mali is a Slovenian biathlete and former cross-country skier.Andreja Mali is from TSK Jub Dob Pri Ljubljani operates biathlon since 2000 and has since also the Slovenian national team. The instructor in the army of Kamnik debuted in 2001 with a sprint in the Biathlon World Cup... Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen Nataša Lačen is a Slovenian cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. Her best World Cup finish was 12th twice with one each in 2001 and in 2002.... |
51:19.6 | 9 |
Figure skating
Women

Athlete | Points | SP | FS | Rank |
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Mojca Kopač Mojca Kopac Mojca Kopač is a Slovenian figure skater. She won the gold medal at the Slovenian Figure Skating Championships nine times between 1991 and 2004. She represented Slovenia at the 1992 Winter Olympics, where she placed 25th, at the 1998 Winter Olympics, where she placed 23rd, and at the 2002 Winter... |
31.5 | 19 | 22 | 22 |
Freestyle skiing
Men
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
Miha Gale | Aerials | 193.20 | 17 | Did not advance |
Nordic combined
Men's sprintEvents:
- large hill ski jumping
- 7.5 km cross-country skiing (Start delay, based on ski jumping results.)
Athlete | Ski Jumping | Cross-country time |
Total rank |
|
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Points | Rank | |||
Andrej Jezeršek | 100.1 | 27 | 17:52.8 | 12 |
Men's individual
Events:
- normal hill ski jumping
- 15 km cross-country skiing (Start delay, based on ski jumping results.)
Athlete | Ski Jumping | Cross-country time |
Total rank |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Points | Rank | |||
Andrej Jezeršek | 223.5 | 19 | 42:02.9 | 13 |
Ski jumping
Athlete | Event | Qualifying jump | Final jump 1 | Final jump 2 | Total | ||||||
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Distance | Points | Rank | Distance | Points | Rank | Distance | Points | Points | Rank | ||
Damjan Fras Damjan Fras Damjan Fras is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1990. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... |
Normal hill | 87.5 | 108.0 | 23 Q | 88.5 | 110.5 | 30 Q | 90.5 | 114.5 | 225.0 | 28 |
Primož Peterka Primož Peterka Primož Peterka is a former Slovenian ski jumper. He has won 15 World Cup events, making him the second most successful Slovenian winter sports athlete and one of the most successful Slovenian sports personalities.-Career:... |
93.0 | 122.0 | 2 Q | 92.5 | 121.5 | 7 Q | 91.5 | 119.0 | 240.5 | 10 | |
Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1998. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... |
93.5 | 122.0 | 2 Q | 91.5 | 117.5 | 14 Q | 92.5 | 118.5 | 236.0 | 15 | |
Peter Žonta Peter Žonta Peter Žonta is a Slovenian ski jumper who competed from 1996 to 2005. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the team large hill event.... |
Pre-qualified | 90.0 | 114.00 | 24 Q | 95.0 | 125.5 | 239.5 | 13 | |||
Damjan Fras Damjan Fras Damjan Fras is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1990. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... |
Large hill | 113.5 | 100.8 | 15 Q | 123.0 | 119.9 | 15 Q | 113.5 | 101.3 | 221.2 | 22 |
Primož Peterka Primož Peterka Primož Peterka is a former Slovenian ski jumper. He has won 15 World Cup events, making him the second most successful Slovenian winter sports athlete and one of the most successful Slovenian sports personalities.-Career:... |
116.0 | 105.3 | 9 Q | 123.0 | 120.9 | 13 Q | 119.5 | 112.1 | 233.0 | 15 | |
Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1998. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... |
122.0 | 119.1 | 1 Q | 122.0 | 118.1 | 17 Q | 122.5 | 119.5 | 237.6 | 11 | |
Peter Žonta Peter Žonta Peter Žonta is a Slovenian ski jumper who competed from 1996 to 2005. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the team large hill event.... |
Pre-qualified | 124.0 | 121.2 | 12 Q | 120.0 | 113.0 | 234.2 | 13 |
Men's team large hill
Athletes | Result | |
---|---|---|
Points 1 | Rank | |
Damjan Fras Damjan Fras Damjan Fras is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1990. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... Primož Peterka Primož Peterka Primož Peterka is a former Slovenian ski jumper. He has won 15 World Cup events, making him the second most successful Slovenian winter sports athlete and one of the most successful Slovenian sports personalities.-Career:... Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec Robert Kranjec is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed since 1998. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the Team Large Hill event.... Peter Žonta Peter Žonta Peter Žonta is a Slovenian ski jumper who competed from 1996 to 2005. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the team large hill event.... |
946.3 |
1Four teams members performed two jumps each.
Snowboarding
Men's parallel giant slalom
Athlete | Qualifying | Round one | Quarter final | Semi final | Final | Rank | |
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Time | Rank | ||||||
Tomaž Knafelj | DNF | – | Did not advance | ||||
Dejan Košir Dejan Košir Dejan Košir , is a former Slovenian snowboarder.Košir competed at 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics. He won 11 races in the World cup, in parallel slalom and giant slalom. In 2003, Košir was awarded Slovenian Sportsman of the year.- References :... |
36.71 | 5 Q | ![]() |
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Did not advance |