About Vanja Illić
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 91). Vanja Illić was a Yugoslav swimmer.
Vanja Ilić (10 February 1927 – 10 November 2018) was a Yugoslav swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was a member of swimming club Jadran Split. With the death of Željko Čajkovski on 11 November 2016, he became the oldest Croatian Olympic participant.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vanja Illić?
Yugoslav swimmer (1927-2018)
When was Vanja Illić born?
Vanja Illić was born on 10 February 1927 in Rijeka.
When did Vanja Illić die?
Vanja Illić died on 10 November 2018 in New York City.
What was Vanja Illić's occupation?
Vanja Illić was a swimmer.
What nationality was Vanja Illić?
Vanja Illić was Yugoslav.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vanja Ilić (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vanja Illić. https://biography.guide/vanja-illic/
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