Drago Grubelnik
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Drago•Grubelnik |
| Used name | Drago•Grubelnik |
| Born | 15 January 1976 in Radlje ob Dravi, Radlje ob Dravi (SLO) |
| Died | 17 November 2015 in Murnau am Staffelsee, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 181 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | SK Branik Maribor, Maribor (SLO) |
| NOC |  Slovenia |
Biography
Drago Grubelnik was an Alpine skiier who earned one podium in the World Cup, with a third place in slalom in January 2000 at a race in Wengen, Switzerland. Grubelnik skiied at the 1998, 2002, and 2006 Winter Olympics, retiring from racing in 2007. He later became head coach of the Bulgarian ski team. Grubelnik tragically died quite young in a car accident in Sölden, Austria.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | SLO |
Drago Grubelnik | |||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | SLO |
Drago Grubelnik | |||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 2006 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | SLO |
Drago Grubelnik | |||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 13 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died after the car he was driving swerved off a mountain road and rolled down a hill.)