Staša Gejo

Garnbret makes Forbes list of most influential young athletes

Published by The Slovenia Times on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 11:31

Slovenian sport climber Janja Garnbret has made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in sports and games in Europe, placing alongside athletes such as NBA star Nikola Jokić, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Formula One driver George Russel.

The magazine notes that Garnbret, 24, is the first Olympic gold medallist in sport climbing and that she has won six World Championships.

Climber Janja Garnbret crowned European champion

Published by The Slovenia Times on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 00:53

Munich – Slovenia’s best climber Janja Garnbret was crowned the European champion in lead in Munich on Saturday, her second European champion title after winning one in combined in 2017. Garnbret is aiming for two more gold medals at the European Championships in Germany, in combined and bouldering.