Janez Polda
Yugoslavian ski jumper (1924-1964)
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Janez Polda (25 May 1924 in Mojstrana – 20 March 1964) was a Yugoslavian between ski jumper who competed between 1948 and 1956.
 Janez Polda in 1962 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1924 |
| Died | 20 March 1964 (aged 39) Mojstrana, Yugoslavia |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Yugoslavia |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 114 m (374 ft) Planica, Yugoslavia (17 March 1950) |
Career
He finished 41st in the individual large hill at the 1948 Winter Olympics in Sankt Moritz, tied for 16th at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo and was 24th at the 1956 Games. Polda's best career finish was fifth in an individual normal hill event in Austria in 1956.
Invalid ski jumping world record
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 March 1948 | Bloudkova velikanka | Planica, Yugoslavia | 120 | 394 |
Not recognized! Touch ground at world record distance.[1][2]
