Matija LJUBEK

Matija Ljubek had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 1978 C1 1000 m, 1st 1982 C2 500 m (with Mirko Nišović), 1st 1983 C2 500 m (with Mirko Nišović), 1st 1985 C2 10000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 2nd 1981 C1 10000 m, 2nd 1982 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 2nd 1985 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović), 3rd 1975 C1 10000 m, 3rd 1978 C1 10000 m, 3rd 1983 C2 1000 m (with Mirko Nišović).

Ljubek was shot by a relative in a family dispute.