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Marija Sestak

Also known as Marija Šestak

Born
Apr 17, 1979age 47
height
5'8" (or 172 cm)
body type
Slim

Career

Active 1995 – 2014

Biography

About Marija Sestak

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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.

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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)

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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.

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