Zuzana Hejnová
Czech hurdler with World Championship titles
Born
December 19th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A prominent Czech hurdler specialized in the 400 meters hurdles. Achieved notable success at international competitions, particularly in the World Championships and European Championships. Claimed the World Championship title in 2013 and won bronze medals in both the 2011 and 2015 editions. Additionally secured multiple European Championship titles, showcasing consistent performance on the continental stage.
Won gold at the 2013 World Championships
Claimed bronze at the 2011 World Championships
Claimed bronze at the 2015 World Championships
Secured multiple European Championship titles
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