At only 24, Denisa Baránková had already done what few athletes ever accomplish: two Olympic appearances, historic milestones for her country, and a gold medal that seemed to signal the beginning of an even brighter chapter. Those closest to her believed the best was still ahead. The next goals, the next competitions, the next dreams were already taking shape.
Two-time Slovakia Olympian dead at 24 after being hit by car Two-time Olympian archer Denisa Baránková died after being struck by a car on Monday in her…