Slovakian archer Denisa Baránková dies in traffic accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Denisa Baránková, a two-time Olympian and gold medalist at The World Games, died after being struck by a car in Bratislava on June 21. The 24-year-old was near a parking lot when a 42-year-old driver lost control, hitting her and another pedestrian. Baránková was taken to University Hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The Slovak Archery Association expressed deep sorrow at her passing. Baránková competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Games, and her legacy includes her gold medal from 2025.
- •Denisa Baránková was 24 years old.
- •She won a gold medal at The World Games in 2025.
- •Baránková competed in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.
- •The accident occurred in Bratislava's Petržalka district.
- •An 11-year-old girl was also injured in the incident.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Slovakian Olympian Denisa Baránková, 24, Dies After Being Hit by Car
"The two-time Olympian won a gold medal last year at The World Games
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