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Liptovský Mikuláš Olympic Winners Park establishment

Overview

The town of Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, has established the country’s first Olympic Winners Park. The project features a five-meter-tall, 24-ton monument titled the ‘Olympic Winners Relief,’ created by sculptor Martin Navrátil.

The monument is constructed from bronze, stainless steel, and corten steel, with bronze figures representing the Olympic gold medal achievements of athletes Petra Vlhová, Michal Martikán, and Elena Kaliská. The design incorporates elements inspired by the Olympic rings.

Following the unveiling, Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhová described the monument as a “beautiful memory” of her achievements and a message for future young athletes. Silver medalist Jakub Grigar added that the park serves as motivation for upcoming athletes to reach the world stage.

Entities

Liptovský Mikuláš · Petra Vlhova · Martin Navrátil · Michal Martikán · Jakub Grigar

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Liptovský Mikuláš unveils Olympic Winners Monument

    Liptovský Mikuláš has unveiled the Olympic Winners Relief, a 24-ton monument honoring Slovak champions like Petra Vlhová to inspire future generations of athletes.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Liptovský Mikuláš to unveil Olympic Winners Park and monument

    Liptovský Mikuláš will unveil Slovakia’s first Olympic Winners Park on October 10, featuring a 24-ton monument honoring local gold medalists.

Sources

glob.zoznam.sk · hlavnespravy.sk · koktejl.azet.sk · sportnet.sme.sk