About Jelica Stanojević
Lived 1913 – 1998 (aged 84). Jelica Stanojević was a Serbian athletics competitor.
Jelica Stanojević (1 July 1913 – 26 February 1998) was a Serbian athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1936 Summer Olympics, representing Yugoslavia. She was the first woman to represent Yugoslavia at the Olympics.
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Who was Jelica Stanojević?
Yugoslavian athlete
When was Jelica Stanojević born?
Jelica Stanojević was born on 18 June 1913 in Budapest.
When did Jelica Stanojević die?
Jelica Stanojević died on 26 February 1998 in Jackson Heights.
What was Jelica Stanojević's occupation?
Jelica Stanojević was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jelica Stanojević?
Jelica Stanojević was Serbian.
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