Croatia at the olympics They won gold medals by the men's handball team in 1996 and 2004. Croatian athletes have won forty-seven medals at the Summer Olympic Games, including multiple gold medals by the rowers Martin Sinković and Valent Sinković in 2016, 2020, and 2024; men's handball team in 1996 and 2004, as well as discus-thrower Sandra Elkasević in 2012, 2016 and 2024. With years of rigid training under the Yugoslavian rule, Croatian athletes made an impact in the International Olympic community by taking home 3 Olympic medals in their first appearance as an independent nation. 48 medals were secured at the Summer Games and 11 at the Winter Games, including 20 gold medals, 21 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals. Th Olympic Games in Paris are set to start. . Jul 8, 2024 · Croatia won eight medals at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo, and a record ten in Rio 2016. As an independent country, Croatia won 59 Olympic medals so far. Croatian athletes have won 23 medals at the Summer Olympic Games. And not only is it the first gold medal of this Olympics, but also the first ever judo medal at the Olympics for Croatia. Croatia first competed at the Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992, where it’s best finish was the silver medal its basketball team won, losing only to the “Dream Team”. At the Winter Olympic Games, Janica Kostelić won six medals (four gold) between 2002 and 2006. The Games begin on 26th July and end on 11th August. Her brother Ivica won several silver medals (in 2006 and 2010). Through 2022, Croatian athletes have won 52 Olympic medals, including 18 golds. Jul 31, 2024 · Croatia has won their first gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Croatian athletes were the most successful at the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where they won 10 medals.