Blanka Vlašić

Awards & Honours

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Blanka Vlašić's career is defined by her remarkable consistency and her ability to come back from adversity. She stands as one of only a few high jumpers to have won multiple world titles, and her personal best of 2.08 meters places her among the top five women in history. Her two Olympic medals, a silver and a bronze, came in highly competitive fields, and she was named the world's best female athlete in 2010. Beyond the medals, her resilience after thyroid surgery and her advocacy for women's sports have made her a role model for many.

AwardsBlanka Vlašić has won numerous prestigious awards, including two World Championship titles, an indoor world title, and two Olympic medals. She was named IAAF World Athlete of the Year in 2010 and European Athlete of the Year twice, in 2007 and 2010. She also received the Order of Danica Hrvatska for her contributions to sport.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Danica Hrvatska

Croatian Government·2008

Awarded for her contributions to Croatian sport.

Rankings & Lists

World Athletics Rankings

World Athletics·2010

Records & Feats

Croatian national record in high jump

National Record·2009

Set a personal best of 2.08 meters in 2009, which remains the national record.

Most World Championship titles by a Croatian athlete

Career Milestone·2009

Won two outdoor World Championship titles, a feat unmatched by any other Croatian track and field athlete.