HEP Continues to Champion Sports Culture: Amateur Athlete Zdravko Jadrijev Achieves World-Class Result in France

As one of Croatia’s most dedicated supporters of sport, HEP (Hrvatska elektroprivreda) continues to demonstrate its commitment not only to professional athletes and national teams but also to the development of a strong internal sports culture. Recognizing sport as one of the most powerful promoters of Croatian values worldwide, HEP actively encourages physical activity, teamwork, and a spirit of excellence among its employees.

This philosophy isn’t just corporate; it’s lived every day. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the remarkable achievement of Zdravko Jadrijev, an amateur athlete and Head of Investment Project Implementation at HEP’s Elektrodalmacija Split.

A Record-Breaking Performance on the World Stage

At the 24-Hour World Running Championship held in Albi, France (18–19 October), Jadrijev delivered an extraordinary performance that placed him among the global elite of ultramarathon runners.

Competing as part of the Croatian men’s national ultramarathon team, alongside teammates Hrvoje Vlaši? and Marinko ?ubrilo, Jadrijev helped secure:
• 9th place among 43 national teams
• A new Croatian national team record: 730.843 km covered in 24 hours

Individually, Jadrijev completed an astonishing 252.994 km in one day, placing him:
• 22nd out of nearly 400 competitors worldwide
• World champion in the M50 category, successfully defending the title he previously won in Taiwan two years earlier

Thanks to this historic effort, Croatia finished ahead of nations including Sweden, Spain, Canada, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia.

A Culture of Energy, Excellence and Inspiration

HEP’s long-standing belief that sport builds both physical and mental strength is deeply rooted in its mission. Athletes like Jadrijev embody the company’s values: dedication, resilience and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

By supporting national sports projects and nurturing talent within its own workforce, HEP demonstrates that sporting excellence can thrive anywhere: on the world’s biggest stages or within the heart of a company committed to progress.