Lidija Mihajlović ( sr-Cyrl, Лидија Михајловић; born 23 September 1968) is a

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. Mihajlović was born in

Niš Niš (; sr-Cyrl, Ниш, ; names of European cities in different languages (M–P)#N, names in other languages), less often spelled in English as Nish, is the list of cities in Serbia, third largest city in Serbia and the administrative cente ...

(

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) and began her shooting career at SK "NIŠ 1881" in her native city. She is currently coached by Zoran Stojiljković. She has participated at the

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as an Independent Olympic Participant, due to the country of

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being under

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sanctions which prevented the country from taking part in the Olympics. However, individual Yugoslav athletes were allowed to take part as Independent Olympic Participants. She represented

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at the

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, as she gained qualification for two different events. She finished 7th in the 50 metre rifle three positions event. During her career, she has won five international medals (four silver, one gold) and also two European medals (one silver, one bronze). Mihajlović gained her qualification to the

by taking 4th place at the

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References

External links

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Lidija Mihajlović profile at the Olympic Committee of Serbia website

Lidija Mihajlović profile at SrbijaSport.com
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