Jolanda Čeplak

Jolanda Čeplak (born July 28, 1982) is a retired Slovenian middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 meters. Representing Slovenia on the international athletics stage, Čeplak competed in multiple Olympic Games and World Championships, establishing herself as one of her nation's most accomplished distance runners. She achieved her greatest success during the 1990s and early 2000s, when she regularly competed at the highest levels of European and international athletics. Her performances at continental championships and Olympic Games brought recognition to Slovenian athletics during a period of growing prominence for the small nation in track and field. Čeplak was known for her competitive spirit and consistent performances in middle-distance events, competing against some of the world's best 800-meter runners. Throughout her career, she maintained high standards of performance and represented her country with distinction on numerous international platforms. Her achievements contributed to Slovenia's growing presence in European athletics during the post-independence era. Though her competitive career has concluded, Čeplak remains part of Slovenian sporting history as one of the country's notable Olympic representatives.