David Výborný

Ice hockey player with NHL success

David Výborný - Ice hockey player with NHL success
Born

January 22nd, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A professional ice hockey player, contribution spanned from the late 1990s to the mid-2010s. Primarily played as a forward, represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, winning gold at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Spent a significant part of NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming a pivotal player for the franchise. Also played professionally in the Czech Extraliga and later transitioned to coaching roles after retiring from competitive play.

Winning a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics

Playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL

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