Blanka Vlašić Runs Her First Half Marathon: 21 Kilometers in Split Under Two Hours
The former high jump queen took on a completely new discipline at the Split Night Half Marathon and took home a medal.
The former high jump queen took on a completely new discipline at the Split Night Half Marathon and took home a medal.
Blanka Vlašić, the legendary Croatian athlete who dominated the world of high jump for years, successfully completed her first half marathon on Saturday, August 9, 2026. At the Split Night Half Marathon, held at Split's Žnjan, she ran the 21-kilometer course and crossed the finish line with a time of 1:59:09.
Vlašić shared her new sporting achievement with her followers on Instagram, where she posted photos and videos after the race. In the post, posing with her medal, she wrote "My first half marathon" and noted the official time, confirming she finished the entire course in under two hours. She added symbols of happiness and strength to the post.
The photos show her cheerful mood after the demanding effort, and she had a team cheering her on at Žnjan. This race is yet another sporting challenge following the end of her highly successful professional career in high jump.
Over the years, she accustomed the public to medals from major international competitions, and now she had a medal from a completely different athletic discipline around her neck. Judging by the smile that marked her arrival at the finish line, her first Split half marathon will remain a pleasant memory.
