Emil Zatopek - Roznov Pod Radhostem, Czech Republic
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Emil Zátopek (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech long-distance runner and Olympics winner
Waymark Code: WMABQD
Location: Zlínský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/20/2010
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Emil Zátopek (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He won gold in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres runs, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life. He was nicknamed the "Czech Locomotive" for his multiple golds.
Zátopek was the first athlete to break the 29-minute barrier in the 10 km run (in 1954). Three years earlier, in 1951, he had broken the hour for running 20 km. 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.
The grave is located on cementery in Wallachian natural museum in Rožnov pod Radhoštem. The visit is possible in the opening hours of the museum.
source: "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_Z%C3%A1topek"
Description:
Olympics winner
Date of birth: 09/19/1922
Date of death: 11/21/2000
Area of notoriety: Sports
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: depends on the season - http://vmp.cz/cs/navstevnici-prohlidka-muzea/oteviraci-doba/
Fee required?: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
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