Josef Dostál
Czech sprint kayaker and Olympic medalist
Born
March 3rd, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1993, a sprint kayaker excelled in international competitions. Achieved significant success at the World Championships, securing multiple medals across various events. Competed in the Olympic Games, contributing to the Czech team's reputation in the sport. Continues to be a prominent figure in kayaking through participation in events and promotion of the sport.
Won a bronze medal in the K1 1000m at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Secured multiple medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
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