Valentina Aščić

Valentina Aščić (born 12 November 1998) is a Croatian short track speed skater. She was a flag bearer for Croatia, at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

 Biography 
Valentina Aščić was born on 12 November 1998 in Livno. She started short-track skating in 2006 in Zagreb.

In 2020, she participated in her first European championships. She competed at the 2021 European Championship.

She competed in the short track speed skating events at the 2022 Olympic Games in the 500 meters. She also qualified for the 1500 meters after a change in the waiting list. She was the first short track skater to represent Croatia at the Olympic Games. She finished 23rd in the 500 meters and 26th in the 1500 meters.

She qualified for the 2026 Olympic Games, where she was the flag bearer for Croatia at the opening ceremony. She participated in all three individual events.

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Category:Croatian sportspeople
Category:Olympians for Croatia