Lejla Tanovi grew up in the hilly topography of Sarajevo and was a professional cyclist.
Lejla grew up in Sarajevo, while very young she showed passion for sport and cycling. She is the first cross country cyclist from Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign a contract for a professional cycling team. The city itself has its fair share of hilly terrain, as evidenced by the many steeply inclined streets and residences seemingly perched on the hillsides. 
