Darko Šarović
He sprinted to a national record on the track before trading the finish line for the frontiers of child psychiatry and neuroscience at Harvard.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Serbian medical doctor and athlete·Birthday: May 16·Millennials
Biography
Darko Šarović embodies a rare duality: the explosive power of a national-level sprinter and the meticulous focus of a neuroscientist. As a young athlete in Serbia, he dedicated himself to the 100-meter dash, pushing his body to its limits to set a national record in the under-23 category. But his drive for peak performance extended beyond the physical. He pursued medicine, specializing in the intricate workings of the developing mind. Today, as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, he researches child psychiatry, holding a PhD in the field and a Master's in psychology. Šarović's life is a testament to the interconnectedness of discipline, whether applied to the milliseconds of a race or the complex biology of mental health.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Darko was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Darko Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Darko's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Holds the Serbian national record in the 100 meters for the under-23 age category.
- Works as a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Earned a PhD in child psychiatry and a Master of Science degree in psychology.
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship in Serbia and Sweden.
His athletic specialization was in the short sprint events, the 100m and 200m.
His academic and medical career is focused on child psychiatry and psychology.
“The brain is the final frontier, and the body is its vehicle.”
