Eliška Klučinová

Czech heptathlete, 2012 Olympian

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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