Biography
She won a junior European medal in 1985 and quickly transitioned to the senior level, becoming European champion in 1986. In 1987 she became world champion, and in 1988 she reached the peak of her early career.
At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, she won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event, setting a new Olympic record, and also took home the bronze medal in the 25m pistol event. This achievement cemented her legacy. Thanks to her phenomenal performances, she won the prestigious "Golden Badge of Sport" as the best athlete in Yugoslavia in 1988, an award she would win again in 1994 and 2004.
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics hold a special place in her history. Competing as an Independent Olympic Participant due to UN sanctions against Yugoslavia, she won the silver medal under extraordinary circumstances. Despite achieving the exact same score as the gold medalist Marina Logvinenko, she lost the gold in the final tie-breaking round.
In addition to her World and Olympic successes, she has won three gold medals at the Mediterranean Games. As a testament to her legendary status, she was given the honor of carrying the flag of Serbia and Montenegro at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s she remained at the top level, winning Olympic silver medals in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.
She competed in seven Olympic Games (1988–2012), making her one of the most enduring athletes in Olympic history. She won over 90 medals in major competitions, including 61 medals in World Cup events.
ISSF named her the Shooter of the 20th Century. After her competitive career, she continued as a coach and national team selector.
