Jovan Mikić Spartak
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| Jovan Mikić | |
| Born | May 13, 1914 Opovo, Serbia |
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| Died | May 13, 1914 (aged -31) Subotica |
| Occupation | Athletic |
| Spouse | Ksenija |
| Children | Alexander |
| Parents | Mother Darinka and Father Alexander |
Jovan Mikić, known for nickname Spartak (Opovo, 13.5. 1914 - Subotica, 11.10. [[1944].]) was a Yugoslavian representative and a recorder in athletics, and was known for creating the nickname FK Spartak Subotica.
[edit] Biography
Jovan Mikic was born on May 13, 1914 in Opovo, Banat. He was the fourth child of his mother Darinka, a teacher, and father Alexander, a school supervisor. After WW1 he moved with his family to Subotica. There he finished Gymnasium (school) and college. He studied law with a strong influence from Mija Mirkovic. In 1939 he was admitted as an assistant in market economy school. He then applied for the docent position, but was interrupted by WW2. Mikic spoke several languages from childhood, wrote Poetry, and was an above-average athlete. From 1932 till 1939 he was Yugoslavs best pentathlete, decathlete, long jumper, discus thrower and javelin thrower. Twice a Balkan champion, Mikic was Yugoslavs Olympic games representative.
In 1941, Mikic moved to Novi Sad with his wife Ksenija and their son Alexander. He died on October 11, 1944.
