Eliška Klučinová
Czech heptathlete, 2012 Olympian
Born
April 14th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Competed in heptathlon, representing the Czech Republic at multiple international events. Achieved personal best scores in combined events and won medals at European Championships. Participated in the 2012 London Olympics, finishing 17th overall. Excelled in various athletic disciplines, demonstrating versatility and endurance throughout career.
Competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics
Secured bronze at the 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships
Won multiple national championships in heptathlon
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