Tanja Žakelj

Tanja Žakelj ( born September 15, 1988 in Kranj, then Yugoslavia) is a Slovenian cross-country mountain biker. She has won several titles in the world ( 2006, 2008 ) and European champion (2006, 2013). She is currently (as of 2013) winner in the overall standings in the World Cup and European Champion.

Success (selection)

Olympic Games:

  • Summer Olympic Games 2012: 10th place

World Championships:

European Championships:

World Cup:

  • Overall winner in the World Cup 2013
  • 1st place, Val di Sole 2013
  • 1st place, Nove Mesto 2013
  • 1st place, U23, Windham 2010
  • 2nd place, U23, Houffalize 2010
  • 3rd place, Mont Sainte Anne 2013
  • 4th place, Albstadt 2013
  • 5th place, Andorra 2013
  • 6th place Hofjell 2013
  • 9th place, Offenburg 2011
  • 9th place, Mont St Anne 2011
  • 10th Place, Windham 2010
Slovenia at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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