Milan Jagnešák (born 29 August 1969) is a former Slovak bobsledder who serves as president of the Slovak Bobsleigh Federation.[1] He competed in four Winter Olympics between 2002 and 2014.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Slovak |
| Born | 29 August 1969 Rabčice, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Sport |  Bobsleigh |
| Retired | 2014 |
Early life
editJagnešák was born on 29 August 1969 in Rabčice.[4] He has a younger brother named Peter.[5] Jagnešak started bobsleigh in 1998 and thought of becoming a three-time participant in the Winter Olympic Games someday.[6]
Bobsleigh career
editAt the 2001–02 Bobsleigh World Cup, Jagnešák teamed up with Robert Kresťanko in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing 30th place.[7] They also at the finished 25th,[8] 8th,[9] and 27th places[10] – respectively in the 2006–07 Bobsleigh World Cup, 2008–09 Bobsleigh World Cup, 2009–10 seasons.
On 6 December 2008, Jagnešák finished 14th place at another two-man bobsleigh event, this time with David Rolet.[11] However, Jagnešák was taken to the hospital upon suffering from muscle injury that would rule him out until January.[12]
During the seventh round of 2009–10 Bobsleigh World Cup, Jagnešák teamed up with Marcel Lopuchovský, David Rolet, and Andrej Benda in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished the lowest position at 29th place.[13]
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Jagnešák finished 20th in the two-man category with Lopuchovský, becoming the oldest bobsleigh pilot at 40 years old.[14] The pair also teamed up with Martin Tešovič and Petr Narovec the four-man event.[15]
During the 2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park Track, he teamed up with newcomer Juraj Mokráš in the two-man category. They finished eleventh place in the first round and improved to ninth place.[16]
At the 2014 Winter Olympics, Jagnešák teamed up with Petr Nárovec, Lukáš Kožienka, and Juraj Mokráš in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished 25th place and did not advance to the fourth round.[17]
Coaching career
editJagnešák is also a coach for Viktória Čerňanská at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[18] In February 2022, he was tested positive for COVID-19 and had to spend eight days in quarantine.[19]
Personal life
editJagnešák is married to Zdenka with two children named Barbora and Šimon.[20] The family lives in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he spends his free time cycling.[21]
Jagnešák has been friends with former Italian bobsledder Ivo Ferriani for twenty years.[22]
Controversy
editOn 2 February 2017, Jagnešák was involved in a scandal where he requested custody, afraid of them not influencing co-accusations.[23] Jagnešák was released from jail the same year on 10 February.[24]
In 2020, Jagnešák was accused of being among 24 people who published false news reports. Markíza confirmed that he was not one of them and apologised to him.[25]
References
edit- ^ "Slovenský štvorbob napriek vybojovanej miestenke nepôjde na zimnú olympiádu do Pjongčangu". SITA (in Slovak). 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Učastník štyroch olympiád Jagnešák skončil vo väzbe". SITA (in Slovak). 1 February 2017.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Milan Jagnešák". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Z Diabolskej zákruty pilotoval do špitála". Sme (in Slovak). 27 December 2009.
- ^ Konštiak, Pavol (2 February 2017). "Brat bobistu Jagnešáka Exkluzívne: O podozreniach olympionika má jasno". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding. Archived from the original on 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Jagnešák: Keď budeme 2-krát vo finále, budem rád". SITA (in Slovak). 31 October 2010.
- ^ "Jagnešák s Kresťankom v olympijskej premiére na 30. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 18 February 2002.
- ^ "Slováci vo Winterbergu 25. v dvojboboch". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 17 January 2007.
- ^ "Jagnešák s Lopuchovským v Lake Placid na 8. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 22 November 2008.
- ^ "V St. Moritzi Jagnešák s Lopuchovským 27. miesto". SITA (in Slovak). 16 January 2010.
- ^ "Jagnešák skončil v nemocnici". SME (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 6 December 2008.
- ^ "Boby: Jagnešák je v nemocnici, čaká ho pauza do januára". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 7 December 2008.
- ^ "V štvorboboch víťazný hetrik Langeho, Jagnešák 29". SITA (in Slovak). 17 January 2010.
- ^ "Slovenské naj, naj, naj..." SITA (in Slovak). 3 February 2010.
- ^ "Jagnešák už vybral kvarteto do Vancouveru". SITA (in Slovak). 18 January 2010.
- ^ "Bobista Jagnešák sa predstavil na Americkom pohári v premiére s Mokrášom". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Bobisti nepostúpili do finálovej jazdy, skončili na 25. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). 23 February 2014.
- ^ Smatana, Andy (4 February 2022). "Znechutený Jagnešák z Pekingu: Stratil som všetky ilúzie, po olympiáde definitívne končím!". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
- ^ Smatana, Andy (7 February 2022). "Jagnešák opísal desivé dni v karanténe: Uteráky nemenili, koše nevynášali, užíval som lieky!". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
- ^ "Sochi 2014 Profile". 2014 Winter Olympics. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Olympionik Milan Jagnešák: Po prepustení išiel na bicykel!". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 11 February 2017.
- ^ "Milan Jagnešák kandiduje za prezidenta Slovenského olympijského výboru: Otvorí kuchyňu, nech každý vidí, ako sa varí". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 14 November 2016.
- ^ Mravec, Ľubomír (2 February 2017). "Škandál legendárneho bobistu: Skončil Jagnešák v putách pre šport alebo minulosť?". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
- ^ "Šéfa slovenských bobistov Jagnešáka prepustili z väzby". SITA (in Slovak). 10 February 2017.
- ^ "NAKA zadržala pri raziách 24 ľudí: Šéf bobistov Jagnešák medzi nimi nie je!". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 18 February 2020.
