Željko Petrović (born 13 September 1969) is a Bosnian former long-distance runner.
He competed for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
[2] Petrović began running in fifth grade of elementary school in the village of Banja Kulaši near Prnjavor.
[1] He was first scouted by coach Mladen Pavljak, who insisted on bringing Petrović to train in an organized program in Celje.
[1] His doctor recommended not to race,[1] but Petrović insisted on racing at the Olympics, and finished in 76th place out of 81 finishers in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics.