| Olympic medalist | |||
 Emil Zátopek |
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| Medal record | |||
| Men's Athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | |||
| Pierre de Coubertin medal | 2000 | ||
| Gold | 1948 London | 10000 metres | |
| Gold | 1952 Helsinki | 5000 metres | |
| Gold | 1952 Helsinki | 10000 metres | |
| Gold | 1952 Helsinki | Marathon | |
| Silver | 1948 London | 5000 metres | |
| European Championships | |||
| Gold | 1950 Brussels | 5000 m | |
| Gold | 1950 Brussels | 10000 m | |
| Bronze | 1954 Bern | 5000 m | |
| Gold | 1954 Bern | 10000 m | |
Emil Zátopek (pronounced [ˈɛmɪl ˈzaːtopɛk] ) (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech athlete probably best known for his amazing feat of winning three gold medals in athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games The Pierre de Coubertin medal (also known as the De Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal) is a special Medal given to the The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was held in London At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, 33 athletics events were contested 24 for men and 9 for women The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, 33 athletics events were contested 24 for men and 9 for women The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, 33 athletics events were contested 24 for men and 9 for women The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, 33 athletics events were contested 24 for men and 9 for women The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was held in London At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, 33 athletics events were contested 24 for men and 9 for women The 4th European Championships in Athletics were held from August 23 to August 27, 1950 in the Heysel Stadium of the Belgian The 5th European Championships in Athletics were held from August 25 to August 29, 1954 in the Swiss capital Berne. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland He won gold in the 5 km and 10 km runs, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42
Zátopek was the first athlete to break the 29-minute barrier in the 10 km run (in 1954). A minute is a Unit of measurement of Time or of Angle. The minute is a unit of Time equal to 1/60th of an Hour or 60 Artistic Gymnastics 1954 World Championships Men's all-around champion Viktor Chukarin, USSR Women's Three years earlier, in 1951, he had broken the hour for running 20 km. Athletics Marathon International Races March 6 &mdash Pan American Games Marathon, Buenos Aires The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand He is widely considered to be one of the greatest runners of the 20th century and was also known for his brutally tough training methods.
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Biography
Early years
Emil Zátopek was born in Kopřivnice, Czechoslovakia on September 19, 1922, as the sixth child of a modest family. Kopřivnice (ˈkopr̝̊ɪvɲɪtsɛ Nesselsdorf is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. When Zatopek was 16, he began working in a shoe factory in Zlín. This article is on the city See also Zlin aircraft brand Zlín (zliːn formerly Gottwaldov ('gotvaldof is a city in the Zlín Zatopek says that "One day, the factory sports coach, who was very strict, pointed at four boys, including me, and ordered us to run in a race. I protested that I was weak and not fit to run, but the coach sent me for a physical examination, and the doctor said that I was perfectly well. So I had to run, and when I got started, I felt I wanted to win. But I only came in second. That was the way it started. " [1] Zatopek finished second out of the field of 100. After that point, he began to take a serious interest in running.
A mere four years later, in 1944, Emil broke the Czech records for 2,000, 3,000, and 5,000 meters. He was selected for the Czech national team for the 1946 European Championships. He finished fifth in the 5K, breaking his own Czech record of 14:50. 2, running 14:25. 8.
Competitions
Zátopek first entered the international athletics field at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, winning the 10 km (his second race at that distance) and finishing second behind Gaston Reiff from Belgium in the 5 km. The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was held in London London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Gaston Reiff ( February 24, 1921 &ndash May 6, 1992) was a Belgian athlete, winner of the 1948 Olympic The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those
The following year Zátopek broke the 10 km world record twice, and went on to better his own record three times over the next four seasons. The following table shows the World record progression for the Men's 10000 metres, as recognised by the IAAF. He also set records in the 5 km (1954), 20 km (twice in 1951), one-hour run (twice in 1951), 25 km (1952 and 1955), and 30 km (1952). Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar)
He won the 5 km and 10 km at the 1950 European Championships and the 10 km at the next European Championships. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Two weeks before the 1956 Summer Olympics, Zátopek had a hernia operation, but nevertheless finished sixth in the Olympic marathon. The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne Zátopek retired from athletics after the next season.
At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki Zatopek won gold in the 5 km and 10 km runs, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the marathon for the first time in his life and won. The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 He also broke the existing Olympic record in each of the three events. His victory in the 5 km came after a ferocious last lap in 57. 5 seconds, during which he went from fourth place to first while Christopher Chataway, now second after being overtaken by Zátopek, tripped on the curb and fell. Sir Christopher John Chataway PC (born January 31 1931 was a British athlete, television news broadcaster and a Conservative Politician
Zátopek's running style was distinctive and very much at odds with what was considered to be an efficient style at the time. His head would often roll, face contorted with effort, while his torso swung from side to side. He often wheezed and panted audibly while running, which earned him the nickname of "the Czech Locomotive. " When asked about his tortured facial expressions, Zátopek is said to have replied that "It isn't gymnastics or ice-skating, you know. " In addition he would train in any weather, including snow, and would often do so while wearing heavy work boots as opposed to special running shoes. He was always willing to give advice to other runners. One example he often gave was to always be relaxed and to help ensure that while running, gently touch the tip of your thumb with the tip of your index or middle finger. Just making that slight contact would ensure that arms and shoulders remained relaxed.
Later years
A hero in his native country, Zátopek was an influential figure in the Communist Party. Rožnov pod Radhoštěm (ˈroʒnof ˈpod radɦoʃcɛm Rosenau is a town in Zlín Region, Czech Republic. However, he supported the party's democratic wing, and after the Prague Spring, he was removed from all important positions and forced to work in a uranium mine as punishment. The Prague Spring ( Czech: Pražské jaro, Slovak: Pražská jar) was a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia during Uranium (jʊˈreɪniəm is a silvery-gray Metallic Chemical element in the Zátopek died in Prague, after a long illness, in 2000 at the age of 78. Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic. He was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal posthumously in December 2000. The Pierre de Coubertin medal (also known as the De Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal) is a special Medal given to the
Family life
His wife Dana Zátopková (born the same day as her husband) was an outstanding athlete in her own right in the javelin throw. Dana Zátopková 'zaːtopkovaː (née Ingrová, born in Karviná - Fryštát, September 19, 1922, the same day as her husband The javelin throw is a Track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a Spear -like object made of metal fiberglass She won the gold medal in the javelin in the 1952 Summer Olympics and the silver medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event held in Rome, Italy
Emil is the great great uncle of Travis Zatopek.
Quotes
- "Essentially, we distinguish ourselves from the rest. If you want to win something, run the 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon. "
- "I was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time. "
- "It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys. "
- Upon winning: "But it was the finest exhaustion I've ever felt. "
References
External links
- Running Past profile of Zatopek
- Archive Video of 5 km Olympic run from Runningpast.com
- Emil Zatopek at Findagrave.com
- Top 10 Running Quotes at www. Find A Grave is a Website allowing its users to access maintain and expand an online Database of Burial records kdays. com
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Viljo Heino |
Men's 10,000 m World Record Holder June 11, 1949 – September 1, 1949 |
Succeeded by Viljo Heino |
| Preceded by Viljo Heino |
Men's 10,000 m World Record Holder October 22, 1949 – July 15, 1956 |
Succeeded by Sándor Iharos |
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