About Jože Ilija
Lived 1928 – 1983 (aged 55). Jože Ilija was a Yugoslav alpine skier and kayaker.
Jože Ilija (12 March 1928 – 19 May 1983) was a Slovenian slalom canoeist who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the folding K-1 event at the 1955 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.
He was also an alpine skier. He competed in three events at the 1956 Winter Olympics, representing Yugoslavia.
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Who was Jože Ilija?
Yugoslav canoeist (1928-1983)
When was Jože Ilija born?
Jože Ilija was born on 12 March 1928 in Jesenice.
When did Jože Ilija die?
Jože Ilija died on 19 May 1983 in Ljubljana.
What was Jože Ilija's occupation?
Jože Ilija was an alpine skier and kayaker.
What nationality was Jože Ilija?
Jože Ilija was Yugoslav.
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