Janko Franjić
Franjić in 2021 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 29 March 1994[1] |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Weight | 96.5 kg (213 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Event | Four-man |
Janko Franjić (born 29 March 1994) is a Dutch bobsledder. He represented the Netherlands at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics in four-man.[3]
He is the son of Mario Franjić, who was a bobsledder for both Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.[4] His brother Jelen Franjić is also a bobsledder, and the two are teammates on the Dutch bobsledding team.
Career
Franjić initially began sport in both track and field and in weightlifting. He began bobsledding in 2017.[1] After his brother Jelen began competing, they both competed for the team of Ivo de Bruin. The team initially failed to qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics, but were later added by the NOC*NSF to participate.[5] Franjić competed in the four-man, where the team finished 26th.[3] He returned to the Olympics in 2026, now on the team of Dave Wesselink in four-man. The team finished 13th.[3]
Bobsleigh results
All results are sourced from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).[1]
Olympic Games
| Event | Four-man |
|---|---|
| 2022 Beijing | 26th |
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 13th |
World Championships
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Winterberg | 19th | 16th |
World Championships
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Königssee | — | 24th |
| 2019 Whistler | — | DNF |
| 2021 Altenberg | 23rd | 17th |
| 2024 Winterberg | — | 16th |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Janko Franjic". IBSF.org. International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Atleten" [Athletes]. bsbn.nl (in Dutch). Bobslebond Nederland. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Janko FRANJIC". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Janko Franjic, Bredase Bosniër in Nederlandse bob" [Janko Franjic, Bosnian from Breda in Dutch bobsleigh]. bndestem.nl (in Dutch). DPG Media B.V. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Familie Franjic trots op olympische zonen: 'Maar ik durf niet te kijken'" [Franjic family proud of Olympic sons: 'But I don't dare to watch']. omroepbrabant.nl (in Dutch). Omroep Brabant. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
External links
- Janko Franjić at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation
- Janko Franjić at Olympics.com
- Janko Franjić at TeamNL (in Dutch)
- Janko Franjić at Olympedia
- Janko Franjić on Facebook