Blanka Vlasic
- Birthdate: November 08, 1983
- Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
- Height: 6’3” (1.93 m)
- Age: 29 years
- Gender: Female
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Athlete Events
Track & Field
| Date | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/23 | Women's High Jump Final | Silver2.05 (2nd) |
| 08/20 | Women's High Jump Qualification | 1.93 (8th) |
| 08/20 | Women's High Jump Qualification - Group 2 | 1.93 (6th) |
Athlete Profile
- Croatia
- High jump
- Born Nov. 8, 1983 in Split.
- The 6-foot-4 Vlasic is coached by her father, Josko, a former decathlete.
- Has competed in two previous Olympic Games. Finished 11th in Sydney in 2000 at age 16. Finished 11th in Athens in 2004, but was hindered by a thyroid disorder.
- Two-time junior world champion (2000-01).
- Gold medalist at 2007 World Championships in Osaka with a jump of 2.05 meters.
- Set a personal best with a jump of 2.07 on Aug. 7, 2007.
- Competed in 19 outdoor events in 2007 and won 18.
- Also won the gold at the World Athletics Final in Stuttgart in 2007 and at the World Indoor Championships in Valencia in 2008.
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Overall Medal Count
Presented by Chevrolet| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flag of United States | 36 | 38 | 36 | 110 |
| 2 | Flag of China | 51 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| 3 | Flag of Russia | 23 | 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | Flag of Britain | 19 | 13 | 15 | 47 |
| 5 | Flag of Australia | 14 | 15 | 17 | 46 |
| 6 | Flag of Germany | 16 | 10 | 15 | 41 |
| 7 | Flag of France | 7 | 16 | 17 | 40 |
| 8 | Flag of South Korea | 13 | 10 | 8 | 31 |