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Miro Steržaj was born on 28 February, 1933 in Rakek, Slovenia, is a Slovenian bowling player and mayor (1933–2020). Discover Miro Steržaj's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
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28 February 1933 |
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28 February |
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Rakek, Slovenia |
Date of death |
8 November, 2020 |
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Murska Sobota, Slovenia |
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Miro Steržaj Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Miro Steržaj height is 186 cm .
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Miro Steržaj Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Miro Steržaj worth at the age of 87 years old? Miro Steržaj’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Slovenia. We have estimated Miro Steržaj's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Miro Steržaj (full name Miroslav Steržaj, 28 February 1933 – 8 November 2020) was a Slovene 9 pin bowling player and politician.
He was born in Rakek, Municipality of Cerknica, but moved to Ljutomer when he was 17 years old.
From 1950 to 1962 he played for KK Ljutomer, where he won his first individual Slovenian championship in 1960.
In 1955 he began to work at Mlekopromet, a Cheese producing dairy in Ljutomer.
He was sales manager for 12 years, after which he was appointed director.
In 1962 he moved to KK Branik in Maribor.
In 1964 he became absolute European champion, winning in the individual, doubles and team events, while setting a new world record.
In 1968 he became World champion with another world record in the individual category, adding to what would eventually become 4 World championship titles (3 with team in 1957, 1959 and 1976).
He came second in doubles in 1968 (with Jože Turk), 1974 and 1976 (with Nikola Dragaš).
He was part of the Yugoslav national team for 30 years, becoming their most capped player with 134 caps, which is a record for Slovenian players that stands until today.
He won a record 7 individual national Yugoslavian titles (tied with Nikola Dragaš), a record 13 individual national Slovenian titles and a record 10 Slovenian national doubles titles, making him the statistically best Slovene nine-pin bowler of all time.
He received the Bloudek award for his sport achievements in 1968.
Despite never being named Slovenian Sportsman of the Year outright, he got honoured as Slovenian Sportsman of the decade 1968–1978, awarded for the decade following the first Sportsman of the Year award ceremony.
For his success in business, he received the award of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia in 1981.
He served three terms as vice-mayor, and from 1988 to 1992 as mayor of Ljutomer.
He served as a member of the 1st Slovenian National Council.
In 1993 he retired from his post.
After his retirement he became secretary of the Economic association of milk production (GIZ mlekarstva).
In 2003 he retired from the association and work completely.
He was named honorary citizen of Ljutomer in 2003.
In 2012 he was inducted into the Slovenian Athletes Hall of Fame.
He died in November 2020, aged 87, from COVID-19 and thrombosis during the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia.