Antonia Balek

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Antonia Balek
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Shot Put - F32–34/52–53
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Javelin throw - F33–34/52–53

Antonia Balek (born 29 May 1968 in Split) is a Paralympian athlete from Croatia competing mainly in F52 shot put and discus throw events.

She competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There she won a gold medal in both the women's shot put F32–34/52–53 event and F33–34/52–53 javelin throw event.

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