Janko Janša

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Janko Janša born?July 19, 1900
2. What is the olympic venue?St. Moritz, Switzerland
3. What is the sporting discipline?Cross-country skiing
4. Who was Janko Janša?He was a Slovenian cross‑country skier who took part in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
5. Which Olympic race did he run?He raced in the men's 18‑kilometer cross‑country ski event.

Cross-country skiing: A winter sport involving propulsion across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles, emphasizing endurance and technique.
Winter Olympics: An international multi-sport event held quadrennially, featuring sports practiced on snow and ice.
18 kilometre race: A standard distance in cross-country skiing, requiring significant cardiovascular fitness and strategic pacing.
Classic technique: The traditional style of cross-country skiing, characterized by a diagonal stride and pole push.