Matija Ljubek was a Croatian sprint canoeist who competed in the 1970s and 1980s and later became a sports official.
Ljubek's grave at Mirogoj Cemetery.
1978 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1978 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia for a record third time. The Yugoslavian city had previously hosted the championships in 1971 and 1975.
Yugoslav stamp dedicated to the 1978 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships