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Franci Petek

b. 1971

Ski jumper

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About Franci Petek

Born 1971. Franci Petek is a Slovenian and Yugoslav ski jumper and geographer.

Franci Petek (born 15 June 1971) is a Slovenian former ski jumper and geographer who represented Yugoslavia during his ski jumping career.

Career At the 1991 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme, Petek won a gold medal for Yugoslavia in the individual large hill. Petek's best finish at the Winter Olympics was 6th in the team large hill competition and 8th in the individual large hill at Albertville in 1992. He also finished 22nd in the 1990 Ski Flying World Championships and his only other victory was in an individual large hill competition at Engelberg, Switzerland in 1990.

He married Polona Kamenšek in 2000 and they have three children. Professionally he works as geographer and together with Petra Majdič he is the co-ambassador of Planica.

World Cup

Standings Season Overall1989/90 21 21 N/A1990/91 11 17 111991/92 13 4 —1992/93 21 13 —1993/94 46 46 —1994/95 20 15 —

Wins No. Season Date Location Hill Size1 1989/90 11 February 1990 Engelberg Gross-Titlis-Schanze K120 LH

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Ljubljana
Awards
Bloudek award; Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Franci Petek?

ski jumper

When was Franci Petek born?

Franci Petek was born on 15 June 1971 in Jesenice.

What is Franci Petek's occupation?

Franci Petek is a ski jumper and geographer.

What nationality is Franci Petek?

Franci Petek is Slovenian and Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franci Petek

· Wikidata: Q179513

· DBpedia: Franci Petek

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