History
The race was originally called the "Golden Bear", but later the name was changed in honor of Janica Kostelić whose victories in the sport helped gain the race for the city of Zagreb in Croatia.
On 5 January 2006, Croatia's Janica Kostelić gave one of the best performances in her life during the race. From 7th place on the first run, while missing a pole and glove, she skied to 3rd place on her second run, ahead of Olympic champion Anja Pärson.
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