Janez Polda

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Janez Polda (25 May 1924 – 20 March 1964) was a Yugoslav ski jumper from Mojstrana. He competed from 1948 to 1956. In the Winter Olympics, he finished 41st in the large hill in 1948 (St. Moritz), tied for 16th in 1952 (Oslo), and 24th in 1956. His best finish was fifth in an individual normal hill event in Austria in 1956. His best jump distance was 114 meters at Planica on 17 March 1950. He died in Mojstrana, Yugoslavia, at age 39.