Eliška Misáková
Czech gymnast and Olympian
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Died
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Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Competed in artistic gymnastics during the mid-20th century. Achieved significant recognition for performances at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Participated in various international competitions representing Czechoslovakia. Displayed exceptional skills in multiple gymnastics apparatus events.
Won a bronze medal in the team event at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Competed in the 1950 World Championships
Achieved multiple national titles in gymnastics
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