About Niki Stajković
Lived 1959 – 2017 (aged 57). Niki Stajković was an Austrian competitive diver and swimmer.
Nikola "Niki" Stajković (1 March 1959 in Salzburg – 17 February 2017 in Hallein) was an Austrian diver who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992 (1984 excepted). His best position was eighth at the 1980 Olympics. He became one of the youngest Olympic competitors ever when he made his Olympic debut in 1972 at the age of thirteen.
On 17 February 2017 Niki was found dead at the bottom of a pool, after undertaking a training session with his wife, who had left early.
He was sporting director for the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series.
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Who was Niki Stajković?
Austrian diver (1959–2017)
When was Niki Stajković born?
Niki Stajković was born on 1 March 1959 in Salzburg.
When did Niki Stajković die?
Niki Stajković died on 17 February 2017 in Hallein.
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Niki Stajković was a competitive diver and swimmer.
What nationality was Niki Stajković?
Niki Stajković was Austrian.
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