Janko Janša
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Janko•Janša |
| Used name | Janko•Janša |
| Other names | Јанко Јанша |
| Born | 19 July 1900 in Mojstrana, Kranjska Gora (SLO) |
| Affiliations | SK Ilrija, Ljubljana (SLO) |
| NOC |  Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |  Slovenia |
Biography
Janko Janša’s family lived in the village of Dovje in the Upper Carniola winter sports region of Slovenia. Following his amateur career, he became a skiing instructor, teaching at the Institute for physical culture in Ljubljana after World War II. Together with his brother Joško, he initially played soccer for the Jesenice team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | YUG |
SLO |
Janko Janša | |||
| 18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 40 | ||||||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 29 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Joško Janša