Birth Name: Ivana Maksimovic
Date of Birth: May 2 , 1990
Place of Birth: Belgrade, SFRJ Yougoslavia
Nationality: Serbian
Occupation: Sport shooting
Height: 5 ft, 3 in; 1.60m
Maksimovic in one sentence: Ivana is one of the most famous Serbian athletes. She has a beautiful smile and a great charisma.
Quotes:
As a young girl I was interested in water guns and marbles rather than dolls.
My mother and father convinced me to try shooting in order to relax.
Shooting is a sport that learns you about self control and concentration.
There is no victory without a defeat.
I cannot live without love.
I think I was born lucky.
My brother Marko and my parents are my greatest support.
Novak Djokovic is my inspiration. He is so strong and simple person and I think that he could do anything.
I am very friendly, positive, but with a hard temper.
There is nothing more beautiful than having someone who truly believes in you.
Happy and satisfied woman is a beautiful woman.
If you have a dream you must follow it.
For children it is very important to do some sort of sports.
Achievements:
2012 – Silver Medal – Women’s 50 meter rifle three positions in London (Olympic Games)
2013 – Bronze Medal – Women’s 50 meter rifle three positions in Osijek
2013 – Gold Medal – Women’s 50 meter rifle three positions in Mersin
2013 – Silver Medal – 10 m air rifle in Mersin
2014 – Bronze Medal – Women’s 50 meter rifle three position in Moscow
Interesting Facts:
After the Olympic Games in 2012, she was given the title “The Idol of The Year”.
Ivana is a daughter of Serbian Olympic gold medalist Goran Maksimovic.
Ivana studied tourism.
Go to Ivana Maksimovic Gallery
Always remember that true beauty comes from within.