Croatian · Zagreb, Croatia · Born 21 April 1990Croatian discus thrower and two-time Olympic champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest female discus throwers in athletics history.
Sandra Perković is a Croatian discus thrower who dominated women's discus for a decade, winning Olympic gold at both London 2012 and Rio 2016, as well as six World Championship titles. Her combination of explosive technique, exceptional physical strength, and fierce competitive drive made her virtually unbeatable at her peak. She is regarded as one of the greatest discus throwers of either gender in the sport's history.
Famous For
Discus throw dominance, multiple Olympic and World Championship medals
Playing Style
How They Played
Consistent technique with exceptional power and mental strength
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest female discus throwers in history
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Champion 2012
- World Champion 2013, 2015, 2017
- European Champion 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
Career Journey
Timeline
2009
📌 International debut at World Championships
2010
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Barcelona
2012
🏆 Olympic gold medal in discus throw - London
2012
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Helsinki
2013
🏆 World Championship gold medal - Moscow
2014
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Zurich
2015
🏆 World Championship gold medal - Beijing
2016
🏆 Olympic silver medal in discus throw - Rio
2016
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Amsterdam
2017
🏆 World Championship gold medal - London
2018
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Berlin
2019
🏆 World Championship silver medal - Doha
2021
🏆 Olympic bronze medal in discus throw - Tokyo
2022
🏆 European Championship gold medal - Munich
Croatian Athletes