Emira “Mira” Tuce

In memoriam

Emira "Mira" Tuce  was born in 1929 in Mostar and is considered one of the most prominent Bosnian and Yugoslav athletes. Throughout her career, she set numerous national records and received many accolades. Emira Tuce took her first steps on the athletic track as a student of the Real Gymnasium in 1947, when she participated in a district cross-country race and won first place. This success qualified her for the Republic Championship in Sarajevo, marking the beginning of her successful athletic career. From 1949 to 1956, Emira Tuce was a regular member of the Yugoslav national athletics team. During this period, she broke national records nine times in events such as the 800-meter run, high jump, 200-meter sprint, and pentathlon. In addition, she won the title of champion of Bosnia and Herzegovina eleven times, becoming the absolute national record holder. Her contribution to sports was recognized beyond the track as well. Emira Tuce received numerous awards and honors, including: the Order of Labour with Silver Wreath, the Order of Merit for the People with Silver Star, the May 25th Award of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Silver Plaque of the Federation of Physical Culture Organizations of Yugoslavia (SOFK), the Golden Badge of the Federation of Physical Culture Organizations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the February 14th Award of the city of Mostar.

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