Ivona Dadic

A heptathlete's journey to olympic glory and beyond

Ivona Dadic, the Austrian heptathlete, has had a remarkable career and has already achieved many milestones in athletics. She was the first Austrian ever to qualify for the Olympic heptathlon in 2012 in London, and she did so three times in a row. Her Olympic participations testify to her endurance and talent at the highest international level.

In addition to impressive placements at the Olympic Games, Ivona has also won medals at European Championships and World Championships, underscoring her status as one of the best heptathletes worldwide. At home in Austria, she has secured the title of Austrian national champion multiple times, demonstrating her dominance at the national level.

Her standout year was undoubtedly 2020 when she was crowned Austrian Sportswoman of the Year, the highest sports honor in her country. Ivona shines not only in international competition but also contributes to bringing athletics in Austria back into the spotlight and inspiring new generations of athletes.