About Joško Janša
Lived 1900 – 1960 (aged 59–60). Joško Janša was a Yugoslav cross-country skier and ski jumper.
Joško Janša (16 December 1900 – 1960) was a Slovenian cross-country skier.
He was born in the village of Dovje near Kranjska Gora and was a farmer by profession. He started his sports career by playing football for a club from Jesenice, but later switched to cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
He is buried in the cemetery in Dovje.
His brother Janko Janša was also an Olympic cross-country skier.
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Who was Joško Janša?
Slovenian cross-country skier
When was Joško Janša born?
Joško Janša was born on 16 December 1900 in Municipality of Kranjska Gora.
When did Joško Janša die?
Joško Janša died in 1960.
What was Joško Janša's occupation?
Joško Janša was a cross-country skier and ski jumper.
What nationality was Joško Janša?
Joško Janša was Yugoslav.
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