Nina Kolarič
A Slovenian long jump pioneer who owns both the indoor and outdoor national records, defining the standard for her country.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Slovenian long jumper·Birthday: December 12·Millennials
Biography
Nina Kolarič stands as the benchmark for Slovenian women's long jumping. Her career has been a sustained pursuit of distance, marked by a consistency that has kept her at the top of the national scene for years. While international medals on the major championship stage proved elusive, her impact at home is undeniable. She has repeatedly rewritten the Slovenian record books, pushing the limits of what was thought possible for athletes from her nation. Her record leaps, over 6.70 meters, are not just numbers but the result of precise technique and powerful sprinting. Kolarič's legacy is that of a trailblazer; by setting and holding these records, she has raised the bar and provided a tangible target for the next generation of Slovenian jumpers to aim for.
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.
Nina was born in 1986, 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 Nina Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Nina's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Holds the Slovenian national record in the women's outdoor long jump with a leap of 6.78 meters.
- Holds the Slovenian national record in the women's indoor long jump with a leap of 6.67 meters.
- Has won multiple national championship titles in Slovenia.
Did You Know?
She has competed at the European Athletics Championships.
Her outdoor record of 6.78m was set in 2009 in Maribor, Slovenia.
“Every jump is a battle between the board and the sand.”
