Dimitrije Stefanović
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dimitrije•Stefanović |
| Used name | Dimitrije•Stefanović |
| Original name | Димитрије•Стефановић |
| Born | 21 January 1896 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Died | 5 December 1991 (aged 95 years 10 months 15 days) in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Measurements | 163 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Soko, Beograd |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Serbia |
Biography
During the 1920s Dimitrije Stefanović became the champion of Yugoslavia in the 5,000 metres, 10,000 metres, and the marathon. Stefanović set multiple Yugoslavian records in both the 3,000 and 5,000 metres, in addition to winning multiple marathon races across Southeast Europe. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics he had the honour of being the flagbearer for Yugoslavia at the Opening Ceremony. Stefanović also ran in the marathon at the Amsterdam Games where he finished 53rd.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | YUG |
SRB |
Dimitrije Stefanović | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 53 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | YUG |
SRB |
Dimitrije Stefanović |