Emil Zátopek

Czech long-distance runner and Olympic champion

Emil Zátopek - Czech long-distance runner and Olympic champion
Born

September 19th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

November 21st, 2000
24 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Zátopek was a long-distance runner from Czechoslovakia. He competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games, achieving remarkable success. At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, he won gold medals in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and the marathon, becoming the first athlete to win all three events in a single Olympic Games. His unique training methods and relentless competitive spirit set him apart in the world of athletics. Zátopek's running style, characterized by his distinctive laborious breathing, made him an iconic figure in sports history. He also set multiple world records during his career.

Won three gold medals at the 1952 Olympics

Set numerous world records in distance running

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