Miljenko Vučić

Miljenko Vučić (born 6 October 1981) is a Croatian Paralympic athlete who competes in international track and field competitions, he is a shot putter and former discus thrower. He is a World silver medalist and European champion in shot put. He has competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics, Vučić narrowly missed a medal in shot put event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Miljenko Vučić
Personal information
Born (1981-10-06) 6 October 1981
Ogulin, Yugoslavia
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
Country Croatia
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityRetinitis pigmentosa
Disability classF11
Event(s)Shot put
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Croatia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 DubaiShot put F11
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 BydgoszczShot put F11
Silver medal – second place2016 GrossetoShot put F12
Bronze medal – third place2018 BerlinShot put F12

References

  1. "Miljenko Vucic - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 26 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Miljenko Vucic after gold in Poland, ready for Paralympics in Tokyo (in Croatian)". Croatian Paralympic Committee. 18 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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