Barbara Jelic-Ruzic
Also known as Barbara Jelić-Ružić
- Born
- May 8, 1977age 49
- height
- 6'4" (or 193 cm)
- nationality
- Croatian
Career
Active 1991 – 2004
Biography
About Barbara Jelic-Ruzic
Standing 6'4", Barbara Jelic-Ruzic is one of the tallest former international volleyball players for Croatia. She was born on Sunday, 8 May 1977, in Novo Mesto, Croatia. Her career as a sportswoman, specifically as a volleyball player, ran from 1991 to 2004, meaning she started around 14 years old and was active for 13 years. She is straight.
Barbara comes from a deeply volleyball-oriented family. Her sister, Vesna Jelic, was also on the Croatian team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Their father, Ivica Jelic, coached that same 2000 team and had been a player for the Yugoslav team at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Barbara is now 49 years old, weighing 165 lbs. She is of Croatian nationality and Caucasian ethnicity.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1991-2004 (started around 14 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Novo Mesto, Croatia (Hrvatska)
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 165 lbs (or 75 kg)
Frequently asked
Who are some of Barbara's family members involved in volleyball?
Her sister Vesna Jelic played for Croatia at the 2000 Olympics, and her father Ivica Jelic coached that team and played for Yugoslavia in 1980.
How long was Barbara active as a volleyball player?
Her career spanned from 1991 to 2004, about 13 years, starting when she was roughly 14.
What is notable about Barbara's height in relation to her sport?
At 6'4", she is exceptionally tall, which is an advantage in volleyball, though it's not stated in her bio.
Did you know
- Barbara's father, Ivica Jelic, coached the Croatian team at the 2000 Olympics, the same team on which her sister Vesna played.
- Barbara and her sister Vesna were both international volleyball players for Croatia, as was their father for Yugoslavia in 1980.
- She retired from volleyball in 2004 after roughly 13 years of active play.
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