Ivana Trump’s Incredible Journey: From Czech Ski Slopes to New York’s Power Scene
Ivana Trump: A Life of Grit, Glamour, and Reinvention. Born Ivana Zelníčková in 1949 in what is now the Czech Republic, Ivana’s early years were shaped by a strict socialist regime. But instead of being confined by it, she broke free—on skis. As a competitive skier on the national Olympic training team, she developed the focus, resilience, and courage that would fuel her future.
Her path to the West began with a brief marriage to an Austrian skier, opening doors to the modeling world. With elegance and ambition, she made waves in Montreal, then took on New York with style and presence.
In the late ’70s, Ivana met Donald Trump. They married in 1977 and quickly became a power couple. But Ivana wasn’t just…
