Matija Ljubek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Matija•Ljubek |
| Used name | Matija•Ljubek |
| Born | 22 November 1953 in Belišće, Osječko-baranjska županija (CRO) |
| Died | 11 October 2000 in Valpovo, Osječko-baranjska županija (CRO) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | KKK Belišće, Belišće (CRO) |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
Biography
Matija Ljubek had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 1978 C1 1000 m, 1st 1982 C2 500 m (with Mirko Nišović), 1st 1983 C2 500 m (with Mirko Nišović), 1st 1985 C2 10000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 2nd 1981 C1 10000 m, 2nd 1982 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 2nd 1985 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 3rd 1975 C1 10000 m, 3rd 1978 C1 10000 m, 3rd 1983 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović).
Ljubek was shot by a relative in a family dispute.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek | |||
| Canadian Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | |||||
| Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold | |||||
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek | |||
| Canadian Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 9 | ||||||
| Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 | ||||||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Mirko Nišović | 4 | |||||
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | Mirko Nišović | 1 | Gold | ||||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Mirko Nišović | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Mirko Nišović | 5 h3 r3/4 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek | |
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | YUG |
CRO |
Matija Ljubek |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (4–3–3 1975 Beograd bronze: C1 10000 m; 1978 Beograd gold: C1 1000 m, bronze: C1 10000 m; 1981 Nottingham silver: C1 10000 m; 1982 Beograd gold: C2 500 m, silver: C2 1000 m; 1983 Tampere gold: C2 500 m, bronze: C2 1000 m; 1985 Mechelen gold: C2 10000 m, silver: C2 1000 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Murdered (Shot by a relative due to family dispute.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (3–0–0 1979 Split CAN gold: C1 500 m, C1 1000 m, and C2 500 m)