František Douda

Czech shot putter Olympic competitor

František Douda - Czech shot putter Olympic competitor
Born

October 23rd, 1908
116 years ago

Died

1990
35 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Competed in track and field as a shot putter. Participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, representing Czechoslovakia. Achieved notable heights in national competitions during the 1930s. Contributed to the sport both in competition and as a performer.

Competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Set multiple national records in shot put

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