Twin Zaninović Sisters Create History
- by croatiaweek
- in Sport
Croatian twin sisters Ana and Lucija Zaninović have created history…
The taekwondo champions are the only twin sisters in the world who will appear together at consecutive Olympic Games after the pair just cemented their place at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
After appearing together at the 2012 London Olympic Games, where Lucija won Bronze, the 28-year-old identical twins managed to qualify for Rio after collecting enough points over the last 44 tournaments in 24 countries during the last 4 years of qualifying. During the qualifying period the pair have won 18 Gold medals, 13 Silver and 17 Bronze medals.
Last four years qualifying:
44 tournaments
24 countries
5 continents
575 days travelling
48 medals
6 injuries
3 operations
Good luck in Rio.
