Jure Franko
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jure•Franko |
| Used name | Jure•Franko |
| Born | 28 March 1962 in Nova Gorica (SLO) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Nova Gorica |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Slovenia |
Biography
When Yugoslavia hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, the nation had yet to win its first Olympic medal at the Winter Games. It was hoped that Jure Franko could end that drought. Yugoslavia’s flagbearer, he had achieved two podium spots in World Cup races earlier in the season. After the first run, Franko was back in fourth place, but he won the second run to move up to second place behind Max Julen and take the silver medal. This would be the highlight of Franko’s career. He closed the season in 19th position in the Overall World Cup - a career best - and retired in 1985.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | YUG |
SLO |
Jure Franko | |||
| Giant Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 12 | ||||||
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | YUG |
SLO |
Jure Franko | |||
| Giant Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | |||||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | AC |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | YUG |
SLO |
Jure Franko |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Winter Universiade (1–0–0 1985 Belluno ASK gold: giant slalom)