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'''Milan Jagnešák''' (born August 29, 1969 in [[Rabčice]]) is a [[Slovakia]]n [[bobsled]]der who has competed since 1998. Competing in two [[Winter Olympics]], he earned his best finish of 20th twice ([[2006 Winter Olympics|2006]]: four-man, [[2010 Winter Olympics|2010]]: two-man).
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'''Milan Jagnešák''' (born 29 August 1969) is a former Slovak [[Bobsleigh|bobsledder]] who serves as president of the Slovak Bobsleigh Federation.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Slovenský štvorbob napriek vybojovanej miestenke nepôjde na zimnú olympiádu do Pjongčangu |url=https://sita.sk/slovensky-stvorbob-napriek-vybojovanej-miestenke-nepojde-na-zimnu-olympiadu-pjongcangu/ |website=SITA |date=17 January 2018 |language=sk}}</ref> He competed in four [[Winter Olympics]] between 2002 and 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Učastník štyroch olympiád Jagnešák skončil vo väzbe |url=https://sita.sk/ucastnik-styroch-olympiad-jagnesak-skoncil-vo-vazbe/ |website=SITA |date=1 February 2017 |language=sk}}</ref><ref>{{cite Sports-Reference|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Jagnešák also finish 21st in the four-man event at the [[FIBT World Championships 2008]] in [[Altenberg, Germany]].

==Early life==
Jagnešák was born on 29 August 1969 in Rabčice.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Z Diabolskej zákruty pilotoval do špitála |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/z-diabolskej-zakruty-pilotoval-do-spitala/ |website=[[Sme]] |date=27 December 2009 |language=sk}}</ref> He has a younger brother named Peter.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Pavol |last=Konštiak |title=Brat bobistu Jagnešáka Exkluzívne: O podozreniach olympionika má jasno |url=https://www1.pluska.sk/sport/ostatne/brat-bobistu-jagnesaka-exkluzivne-podozreniach-olympionika-ma-jasno |url-status=dead |date=2 February 2017 |website=[[Plus jeden deň]] |location=Bratislava |publisher=News and Media Holding |language=sk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229231020/https://www1.pluska.sk/sport/ostatne/brat-bobistu-jagnesaka-exkluzivne-podozreniach-olympionika-ma-jasno |archive-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> Jagnešak started bobsleigh in 1998 and thought of becoming a three-time participant in the [[ Winter Olympic Games]] someday.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jagnešák: Keď budeme 2-krát vo finále, budem rád |url=https://sita.sk/jagnesak-ked-budeme-2-krat-vo-finale-budem-rad/ |website=SITA |date=31 October 2010 |language=sk}}</ref>

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==Bobsleigh career==
At the 2001–02 Bobsleigh World Cup, Jagnešák teamed up with Robert Kresťanko in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing 30th place.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jagnešák s Kresťankom v olympijskej premiére na 30. mieste |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/jagnesak-s-krestankom-v-olympijskej-premiere-na-30-mieste/ |website=Sme |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=18 February 2002 |language=sk}}</ref> They also at the finished 25th,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Slováci vo Winterbergu 25. v dvojboboch |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/slovaci-vo-winterbergu-25-v-dvojboboch/ |website=Sme |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=17 January 2007 |language=sk}}</ref> 8th,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jagnešák s Lopuchovským v Lake Placid na 8. mieste |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/jagnesak-s-lopuchovskym-v-lake-placid-na-8-mieste/ |website=Sme |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=22 November 2008 |language=sk}}</ref> and 27th places<ref>{{Cite news |title=V St. Moritzi Jagnešák s Lopuchovským 27. miesto |url=https://sita.sk/v-st-moritzi-jagnesak-s-lopuchovskym-27-miesto/ |website=SITA |date=16 January 2010 |language=sk}}</ref> – respectively in the [[2006–07 Bobsleigh World Cup]], [[2008–09 Bobsleigh World Cup]], [[2009–10 Bobsleigh World Cup|2009–10]] seasons.

On 6 December 2008, Jagnešák finished 14th place at another two-man bobsleigh event, this time with David Rolet.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jagnešák skončil v nemocnici |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/jagnesak-skoncil-v-nemocnici/ |website=SME |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=6 December 2008 |language=sk}}</ref> However, Jagnešák was taken to the hospital upon suffering from muscle injury that would rule him out until January.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Boby: Jagnešák je v nemocnici, čaká ho pauza do januára |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/boby-jagnesak-je-v-nemocnici-caka-ho-pauza-do-januara/ |website=Sme |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=7 December 2008 |language=sk}}</ref>

During the seventh round of [[2009–10 Bobsleigh World Cup]], Jagnešák teamed up with [[Marcel Lopuchovský]], David Rolet, and [[Andrej Benda]] in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished the lowest position at 29th place.<ref>{{Cite news |title=V štvorboboch víťazný hetrik Langeho, Jagnešák 29. |url=https://sita.sk/v-stvorboboch-vitazny-hetrik-langeho-jagnesak-29/ |website=SITA |date=17 January 2010 |language=sk}}</ref>

At the [[2010 Winter Olympics]], Jagnešák finished 20th in the two-man category with Lopuchovský, becoming the oldest bobsleigh pilot at 40 years old.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Slovenské naj, naj, naj... |url=https://sita.sk/slovenske-naj-naj-naj/ |website=SITA |date=3 February 2010 |language=sk}}</ref> The pair also teamed up with [[Martin Tešovič]] and [[Petr Narovec]] the four-man event.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jagnešák už vybral kvarteto do Vancouveru |url=https://sita.sk/jagnesak-uz-vybral-kvarteto-do-vancouveru/ |website=SITA |date=18 January 2010 |language=sk}}</ref>

During the [[2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup]] at the [[Utah Olympic Park Track]], he teamed up with newcomer [[Juraj Mokráš]] in the two-man category. They finished eleventh place in the first round and improved to ninth place.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bobista Jagnešák sa predstavil na Americkom pohári v premiére s Mokrášom |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/bobista-jagnesak-sa-predstavil-na-americkom-pohari-v-premiere-s-mokrasom/ |website=Sme |location=Bratislava |publisher=Petit Press |date=15 November 2010 |language=sk}}</ref>

At the [[2014 Winter Olympics]], Jagnešák teamed up with Petr Nárovec, [[Lukáš Kožienka]], and Juraj Mokráš in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished 25th place and did not advance to the fourth round.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bobisti nepostúpili do finálovej jazdy, skončili na 25. mieste |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/bobisti-nepostupili-do-finalovej-jazdy-skoncili-na-25-mieste/ |website=Sme |date=23 February 2014 |language=sk}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
Jagnešák is also a coach for [[Viktória Čerňanská]] at the [[2022 Winter Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite news |first=Andy |last=Smatana |title=Znechutený Jagnešák z Pekingu: Stratil som všetky ilúzie, po olympiáde definitívne končím! |url=https://sport24.pluska.sk/zimna-olympiada-2022/znechuteny-jagnesak-pekingu-stratil-som-vsetky-iluzie-olympiade-definitivne-koncim |website=Plus jeden deň |location=Bratislava |publisher=News and Media Holding |date=4 February 2022 |language=sk}}</ref> In February 2022, he was tested positive for [[COVID-19]] and had to spend eight days in quarantine.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Andy |last=Smatana |title=Jagnešák opísal desivé dni v karanténe: Uteráky nemenili, koše nevynášali, užíval som lieky! |url=https://sport24.pluska.sk/zimna-olympiada-2022/jagnesak-opisal-desive-dni-karantene-uteraky-nemenili-kose-nevynasali-uzival-som-lieky |website=Plus jeden deň |location=Bratislava |publisher=News and Media Holding |date=7 February 2022 |language=sk}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Jagnešák is married to Zdenka with two children named Barbora and Šimon.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sochi 2014 Profile |url=http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-milan-jagnesak |url-status=dead |website=2014 Winter Olympics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319224640/http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-milan-jagnesak |archive-date=19 March 2014}}</ref> The family lives in [[Bratislava]], Slovakia, where he spends his free time cycling.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Olympionik Milan Jagnešák: Po prepustení išiel na bicykel! |url=https://www.cas.sk/clanok/509643/olympionik-milan-jagnesak-po-prepusteni-isiel-na-bicykel?orig_gallery_article=1 |website=[[Nový čas]] |location=Bratislava |publisher=Ringier Slovakia |date=11 February 2017 |language=sk}}</ref>

Jagnešák has been friends with former Italian bobsledder [[Ivo Ferriani]] for twenty years.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Milan Jagnešák kandiduje za prezidenta Slovenského olympijského výboru: Otvorí kuchyňu, nech každý vidí, ako sa varí |url=https://www.cas.sk/clanok/474286/milan-jagnesak-kandiduje-za-prezidenta-slovenskeho-olympijskeho-vyboru-otvori-kuchynu-nech-kazdy-vidi-ako-sa-vari/ |website=Nový čas |location=Bratislava |publisher=Ringier Slovakia |date=14 November 2016 |language=sk}}</ref>

==Controversy==
On 2 February 2017, Jagnešák was involved in a scandal where he requested custody, afraid of them not influencing co-accusations.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Ľubomír |last=Mravec |title=Škandál legendárneho bobistu: Skončil Jagnešák v putách pre šport alebo minulosť? |url=https://www1.pluska.sk/sport/ostatne/skandal-legendarneho-bobistu-skoncil-jagnesak-putach-pre-sport-alebo-minulost |website=Plus jeden deň |location=Bratislava |publisher=News and Media Holding |date=2 February 2017 |language=sk}}</ref> Jagnešák was released from jail the same year on 10 February.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Šéfa slovenských bobistov Jagnešáka prepustili z väzby |url=https://sita.sk/sefa-slovenskych-bobistov-jagnesaka-prepustili-z-vazby/ |website=SITA |date=10 February 2017 |language=sk}}</ref>

In 2020, Jagnešák was accused of being among 24 people who published false news reports. [[Markíza]] confirmed that he was not one of them and apologised to him.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NAKA zadržala pri raziách 24 ľudí: Šéf bobistov Jagnešák medzi nimi nie je! |url=https://www.cas.sk/clanok/946248/naka-zadrzala-pri-raziach-24-ludi-sef-bobistov-jagnesak-medzi-nimi-nie-je/ |website=Nový čas |location=Bratislava |publisher=Ringier Slovakia |date=18 February 2020 |language=sk}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{FIBT profile|100492|Milan Jagnesak}}

* {{Sports-reference|ja/milan-jagnesak-1.html|Milan Jagnesak}}
==External links==
* {{IBSF profile|129928}}
* {{Olympics.com|milan-jagnesak}}
* {{Olympedia}}


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Latest revision as of 22:54, 14 March 2024

Milan Jagnešák
Personal information
NationalitySlovak
Born (1969-08-29) 29 August 1969 (age 54)
Rabčice, Czechoslovakia
Height179 m (587 ft)
Weight101 kg (223 lb)
Sport
Country Slovakia
Sport Bobsleigh
Retired2014

Milan Jagnešák (born 29 August 1969) is a former Slovak bobsledder who serves as president of the Slovak Bobsleigh Federation.[1] He competed in four Winter Olympics between 2002 and 2014.[2][3]

Early life[edit]

Jagnešák was born on 29 August 1969 in Rabčice.[4] He has a younger brother named Peter.[5] Jagnešak started bobsleigh in 1998 and thought of becoming a three-time participant in the Winter Olympic Games someday.[6]

Bobsleigh career[edit]

At the 2001–02 Bobsleigh World Cup, Jagnešák teamed up with Robert Kresťanko in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing 30th place.[7] They also at the finished 25th,[8] 8th,[9] and 27th places[10] – respectively in the 2006–07 Bobsleigh World Cup, 2008–09 Bobsleigh World Cup, 2009–10 seasons.

On 6 December 2008, Jagnešák finished 14th place at another two-man bobsleigh event, this time with David Rolet.[11] However, Jagnešák was taken to the hospital upon suffering from muscle injury that would rule him out until January.[12]

During the seventh round of 2009–10 Bobsleigh World Cup, Jagnešák teamed up with Marcel Lopuchovský, David Rolet, and Andrej Benda in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished the lowest position at 29th place.[13]

At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Jagnešák finished 20th in the two-man category with Lopuchovský, becoming the oldest bobsleigh pilot at 40 years old.[14] The pair also teamed up with Martin Tešovič and Petr Narovec the four-man event.[15]

During the 2010–11 Bobsleigh World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park Track, he teamed up with newcomer Juraj Mokráš in the two-man category. They finished eleventh place in the first round and improved to ninth place.[16]

At the 2014 Winter Olympics, Jagnešák teamed up with Petr Nárovec, Lukáš Kožienka, and Juraj Mokráš in the four-man bobsleigh category. They finished 25th place and did not advance to the fourth round.[17]

Coaching career[edit]

Jagnešák is also a coach for Viktória Čerňanská at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[18] In February 2022, he was tested positive for COVID-19 and had to spend eight days in quarantine.[19]

Personal life[edit]

Jagnešák is married to Zdenka with two children named Barbora and Šimon.[20] The family lives in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he spends his free time cycling.[21]

Jagnešák has been friends with former Italian bobsledder Ivo Ferriani for twenty years.[22]

Controversy[edit]

On 2 February 2017, Jagnešák was involved in a scandal where he requested custody, afraid of them not influencing co-accusations.[23] Jagnešák was released from jail the same year on 10 February.[24]

In 2020, Jagnešák was accused of being among 24 people who published false news reports. Markíza confirmed that he was not one of them and apologised to him.[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Slovenský štvorbob napriek vybojovanej miestenke nepôjde na zimnú olympiádu do Pjongčangu". SITA (in Slovak). 17 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Učastník štyroch olympiád Jagnešák skončil vo väzbe". SITA (in Slovak). 1 February 2017.
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Milan Jagnešák". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Z Diabolskej zákruty pilotoval do špitála". Sme (in Slovak). 27 December 2009.
  5. ^ Konštiak, Pavol (2 February 2017). "Brat bobistu Jagnešáka Exkluzívne: O podozreniach olympionika má jasno". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding. Archived from the original on 29 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Jagnešák: Keď budeme 2-krát vo finále, budem rád". SITA (in Slovak). 31 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Jagnešák s Kresťankom v olympijskej premiére na 30. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 18 February 2002.
  8. ^ "Slováci vo Winterbergu 25. v dvojboboch". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 17 January 2007.
  9. ^ "Jagnešák s Lopuchovským v Lake Placid na 8. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 22 November 2008.
  10. ^ "V St. Moritzi Jagnešák s Lopuchovským 27. miesto". SITA (in Slovak). 16 January 2010.
  11. ^ "Jagnešák skončil v nemocnici". SME (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 6 December 2008.
  12. ^ "Boby: Jagnešák je v nemocnici, čaká ho pauza do januára". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 7 December 2008.
  13. ^ "V štvorboboch víťazný hetrik Langeho, Jagnešák 29". SITA (in Slovak). 17 January 2010.
  14. ^ "Slovenské naj, naj, naj..." SITA (in Slovak). 3 February 2010.
  15. ^ "Jagnešák už vybral kvarteto do Vancouveru". SITA (in Slovak). 18 January 2010.
  16. ^ "Bobista Jagnešák sa predstavil na Americkom pohári v premiére s Mokrášom". Sme (in Slovak). Bratislava: Petit Press. 15 November 2010.
  17. ^ "Bobisti nepostúpili do finálovej jazdy, skončili na 25. mieste". Sme (in Slovak). 23 February 2014.
  18. ^ Smatana, Andy (4 February 2022). "Znechutený Jagnešák z Pekingu: Stratil som všetky ilúzie, po olympiáde definitívne končím!". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
  19. ^ Smatana, Andy (7 February 2022). "Jagnešák opísal desivé dni v karanténe: Uteráky nemenili, koše nevynášali, užíval som lieky!". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
  20. ^ "Sochi 2014 Profile". 2014 Winter Olympics. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014.
  21. ^ "Olympionik Milan Jagnešák: Po prepustení išiel na bicykel!". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 11 February 2017.
  22. ^ "Milan Jagnešák kandiduje za prezidenta Slovenského olympijského výboru: Otvorí kuchyňu, nech každý vidí, ako sa varí". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 14 November 2016.
  23. ^ Mravec, Ľubomír (2 February 2017). "Škandál legendárneho bobistu: Skončil Jagnešák v putách pre šport alebo minulosť?". Plus jeden deň (in Slovak). Bratislava: News and Media Holding.
  24. ^ "Šéfa slovenských bobistov Jagnešáka prepustili z väzby". SITA (in Slovak). 10 February 2017.
  25. ^ "NAKA zadržala pri raziách 24 ľudí: Šéf bobistov Jagnešák medzi nimi nie je!". Nový čas (in Slovak). Bratislava: Ringier Slovakia. 18 February 2020.

External links[edit]

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