Krešo Račić
Krešimir "Krešo" Račić (15 August 1932 in Karlovac – 19 June 1994 in Zagreb) was a Croatian hammer thrower. He competed for the former Yugoslavia in the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics, his best result being finishing sixth in 1956.
He also won gold in the 1959 Mediterranean Games and bronze in the 1959 Summer Universiade.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Yugoslavia | ||||
| 1956 | Olympic Games | Melbourne, Australia | 6th | 60.36 m |
| 1959 | Summer Universiade | Turin, Italy | 3rd | 62.32 m |
| Mediterranean Games | Beirut, Lebanon | 1st | ||
| 1960 | Olympic Games | Rome, Italy | 24th | 57.27 m |
External links
- Krešo Račić at Sports-Reference.com
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