Hanžeković Memorial ( hr, Hanžekovićev memorijal) is an

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event at the Sportski Park Mladost athletic stadium in

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as part of the IAAF World Challenge Meetings. It was first organized in 1951. ''Hanžek'' (which is the popular name of meeting) was first held in 1951 as a local level meeting. Seven years later, in 1958, it became an international competition. From 1999 to 2009 the IAAF classified the Hanžeković Memorial among

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meetings and it gained

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meeting status upon the inauguration of that series in 2010. The meeting got its name in memory of renowned Zagreb runner Boris Hanžeković. Born on 10 November 1916, Hanžeković graduated law in Zagreb, but became known for winning races in different disciplines; he was the junior state champion in 100 and 200 meter races multiple times, in the 110 m hurdles and in both 4 x 100 metres relay and

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. He ran for HŠK Concordia. During

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, Hanžeković refused to run for the

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(NDH). Charged with associating with the Partisans, he was imprisoned in the

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where he was killed in an inmate breakout on 22 April 1945.

Meeting records

Men

Women

References

External links

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Hanžeković Memorial records
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hanzekovic Memorial Annual track and field meetings Athletics competitions in Croatia Sports competitions in Zagreb Recurring sporting events established in 1951 IAAF World Challenge IAAF Grand Prix IAAF World Outdoor Meetings 1951 establishments in Croatia