About Rok Kopitar
Born 1959. Rok Kopitar is a Slovenian and Yugoslav athletics competitor.
Rok Kopitar (born May 5, 1959) is a former Slovenian athlete who placed 5th in the 400 m hurdles final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, competing for Yugoslavia. He won a gold medal in the same event at the 1979 Mediterranean Games in Split.
Kopitar's personal best over 400 m hurdles was 49.11 s, set in 1980, and still standing as a Slovenian national record .
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rok Kopitar?
athletics competitor
When was Rok Kopitar born?
Rok Kopitar was born on 5 May 1959 in Celje.
What is Rok Kopitar's occupation?
Rok Kopitar is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Rok Kopitar?
Rok Kopitar is Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rok Kopitar. https://biography.guide/rok-kopitar/
MLA: "Rok Kopitar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rok-kopitar/.
Chicago: "Rok Kopitar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rok-kopitar/.
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