She came to the 1968 Olympics as a favorite, but due to the pressure of being the favorite[2] she gave up her semifinal – after leading it for 300 m she suddenly stepped off the track, walked back to the start, sat down and took off her shoes.

[3] She set her personal best for the 800 m in the heats at 1972 Olympics before finishing fifth in the final.

[4] Nikolić received a Golden Badge of Sport, award for the best athlete of Yugoslavia in 1966.

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