About Janez Polda
Lived 1924 – 1964 (aged 39). Janez Polda was a Yugoslav ski jumper.
Janez Polda (25 May 1924 in Mojstrana – 20 March 1964) was a Yugoslavian between ski jumper who competed between 1948 and 1956.
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 Not recognized! Touch ground at world record distance.
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Who was Janez Polda?
ski jumper (1924-1964)
When was Janez Polda born?
Janez Polda was born on 5 April 1924 in Mojstrana.
When did Janez Polda die?
Janez Polda died on 20 March 1964 in Mojstrana.
What was Janez Polda's occupation?
Janez Polda was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Janez Polda?
Janez Polda was Yugoslav.
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