Claim: Lejla Tanović grew up in Bosnia, Sarajevo and was the first professional cyclist from Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign a contract for a professional cycling team.
Evidence: She is the first cross country cyclist from Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign a contract for a professional cycling team. Lejla grew up in Sarajevo, while very young she showed passion for sport and cycling. Nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans.