Marijo Baković

Marijo Baković (born 11 April 1982) is a retired Croatian long jumper.

He finished seventh at the 1999 World Youth Championships and eleventh at the 2001 Summer Universiade. He also competed at the 2002 European Indoor Championships and the 2005 Summer Universiade without reaching the final.[1]

Baković became Croatian long jump champion in 2003 and 2004, rivalling with Ivan Pucelj.[2] He also became indoor champion in 2001 and 2004.[3]

His personal best jump was 7.99 metres, achieved in July 2003 in Tarvisio.[1]

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Croatia
1999 World Youth Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 7th 7.25 m
2001 European Junior Championships Grosseto, Italy 9th 7.27 m (w)
Universiade Beijing, China 11th 7.32 m
2002 European Indoor Championships Vienna, Austria 28th (q) 7.33 m
2003 European U23 Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 12th 7.70 m (wind: -0.7m/s)
2005 Mediterranean Games Almería, Spain 8th 7.79 m
Universiade Izmir, Turkey 18th (q) 7.37 m
2007 Universiade Bangkok, Thailand 7th 7.80 m

References

  1. 1 2 Marijo Baković profile at IAAF
  2. "Croatian Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2009.
  3. "Croatian Indoor Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2009.


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