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Jure Franko was born on 28 March, 1962 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, is a Slovenian-Yugoslav former alpine skier. Discover Jure Franko'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 61 years old?

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Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 28 March, 1962
Birthday 28 March
Birthplace Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Nationality Slovenia

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Who Is Jure Franko's Wife?

His wife is Simona Vodopivec Franko

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Jure Franko Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jure Franko worth at the age of 61 years old? Jure Franko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from Slovenia. We have estimated Jure Franko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1962

Jure Franko (born 28 March 1962 in Nova Gorica) is a Slovenian-Yugoslav former alpine skier, best known for winning a giant slalom silver medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

Jure Franko was born and raised in Nova Gorica, a city in Slovenia at the border with Italy.

1970

The two attended the same school during the 1970s.

1983

Franko competed in giant slalom and super giant slalom events, and reached the peak of his skiing career in the 1983–84 season.

1984

On 14 February 1984, at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he won a silver medal in giant slalom.

This was the first Winter Olympics medal ever for Yugoslavia.

Franko was at the 4th position after the first leg of the giant slalom, and delivered the fastest time of the second leg, bringing him to second place overall (Max Julen from Switzerland took gold).

Franko also competed in the World Cup competitions, where he placed himself 3rd three times.

In addition, he achieved 23 top ten positions, and 11 additional top 15 positions.

He quit skiing after the 1984–85 season.

2006

In January 2006, Jure Franko participated in the 2006 Winter Olympic torch relay, by relaying the torch from Slovenia to Italy at the Slovenian-Italian border in Nova Gorica.

He also organised a trip for 43 children of modest economic backgrounds from Sarajevo, Nova Gorica and Gorizia to visit the giant slalom event at the 2006 Winter Olympic games in Turin, Italy.

2020

He is the "Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo", an honor bestowed upon Slovenian skier by the City Council of Sarajevo at the session held on 30 September 2020.

Jure is sometimes confused with Jurij Franko, designer of the Elan SCX ski.