Marija Sestak
Also known as Marija Šestak
- Born
- Apr 17, 1979age 47
- height
- 5'8" (or 172 cm)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- Serbian), (Slovenian
Career
Active 1995 – 2014
Biography
About Marija Sestak
Marija Šestak, born Marija Martinović, holds the Slovenian national record in the triple jump with a personal best of 15.08 metres. She achieved this mark on 13 February 2008 in Athens, surpassing the previous record held by Anja Valant. Her long jump best stands at 6.50 metres.
Born on 17 April 1979 in Kragujevac, Serbia, she competed from 1995 to 2014, starting at age 16. She is married to Slovenian 400 metres runner Matija Šestak and was granted Slovenian citizenship on 13 July 2006. Marija is a Serbian-born Slovenian triple jumper with a slim build, standing 5'8" tall.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-2014 (started around 16 years old; 19 years active)
- Birthplace
- Kragujevac, Serbia
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Marija Šestak come to represent Slovenia?
She was born in Serbia and later married Slovenian runner Matija Šestak. She received Slovenian citizenship on 13 July 2006 and subsequently competed for Slovenia.
What is her most notable athletic achievement?
Her triple jump of 15.08 metres, set in Athens in 2008, is the current Slovenian national record, beating the previous mark by over a decade.
Did you know
- Her personal best in the triple jump (15.08 m) and long jump (6.50 m) were both achieved in Athens, Greece.
- She was married to 400 metres runner Matija Šestak, whose surname she took.
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