Previously, Croatian athletes had competed for Yugoslavia at the Olympic Games.
Croatian athletes also won the 2005 Davis Cup.
Ana Šimić (born 5 May 1990) is a Croatian athlete competing in the high jump.
Around the world, the Croatian athletes were often portrayed as victims by sports journalists who knew little of the conflict's history.
Before 1992, Croatian athletes competed for Yugoslavia at the Olympics.
Croatian athletes have won 23 medals at the Summer Olympic Games.
Because of that Bjelolasica is a popular training place for Croatian athletes.
She is the first Croatian athlete and the first high jumper to win this award.
Croatian athletes win 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in basketball and tennis.
Croatian athletes have had considerable success in individual sports as well, where they represented Croatia in international competitions at the highest level.