Isak Žvegelj Explained

Isak Žvegelj
Full Name:	Isak Ivan Žvegelj
Nationality:	Slovenian
Sport:	Rowing
Birth Date:	3 July 2000^[1]

Isak Ivan Žvegelj (born 3July 2000) is a Slovenian rower. He competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Early life

From Bled, Slovenia, he was initially a swimmer but found it monotonous and focused on rowing. He studies cognitive science in the United States at University of Pennsylvania.^{[2] [3]}

Career

He competed in the double sculls at the 2020 European Rowing U23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany.^[4]

Coached by Miloš Janša, he was assured of selection for the 2024 Olympics after the completion of the World Olympic Qualifications in Lucerne, Switzerland in June 2024.^[5] Competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the single sculls, he qualified for the quarter finals via the repechage.^[6]

Personal life

He is the son of Slovenian rower and Olympic Games medalist Denis Žvegelj.^[7] He has his own YouTube channel as an outlet for his creativity, and during the Covid-19 pandemic started his own podcast which he produced in Slovenian and English.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Isak Žvegelj. rtvslo.si. 28 July 2024.
2. Web site: After his father Denis, his son Isak also went to the Olympics. Gorenjskiglas.si. 28 July 2024. Klara. Mrak. July 24, 2024.
3. Web site: Going for gold: Penn athletes in the Paris Olympics. penntoday. 28 July 2024. July 24, 2024.
4. Web site: Na mednarodno sceno tudi s sinom legendarnega olimpijca. siol.net. 28 July 2024. 4 September 2020.
5. Web site: Isak Žvegelj will perform in Paris. 24ur.com. 28 July 2024. 6 June 2024.
6. Web site: Isak Žvegelj won the quarterfinals with a victory in the rematch. 24ur.com. 28 July 2024. 28 July 2024.
7. Web site: Oče je pisal zgodovino, sin bi lahko prekinil sušo - Sportklub - N1. 25 April 2024. sportklub. 28 July 2024.
8. Web site: How Penn rower Isak Žvegelj emphasizes creativity and mindfulness. thedp.com. 28 July 2024. Derek. Wong. 22 March 2022.