Ivan Gubijan (14 June 1923 – 4 January 2009) was a Yugoslav hammer thrower. He competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics and placed second and ninth, respectively.[1] He is credited with introducing the four-turn throwing technique, which is widely used today.[3][4]

Ivan Gubijan
Personal information
Born14 June 1923
Bjelovar, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes
Died4 January 2009 (aged 85)
Belgrade, Serbia
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubAK Partizan
Achievements and titles
Personal best59.69 (1955)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Yugoslavia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Hammer throw

References

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  1. ^ a b Ivan Gubijan Archived 1 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Sports Reference.com
  2. ^ Ivan Gubijan. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Sports Roundup". glassrbije.org. 5 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009.
  4. ^ "Preminuo Ivan Gubijan" (in Serbian). B92. 5 January 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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