1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics Medal - Koprivnice, Czech Republic - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

The Regional Museum in Koprivnice offers four permanent expositions consisting of the Tatra Museum of Engineering, Lachian Museum, Fojtství Museum and the Exposition of Emil (visit link) and Dana Zátopkova (visit link) .

Emil and Dana Zátopek are probably most famous athletes in Czech Republic.
Emil Zátopek (1922-2000) more than 10 years electrified the whole world with his great accomplishments in running and who defeated one competitor after another.

The Museum of Engineering has devoted space for a major exposition on the Olympic winner and his wife Dana (born 1922), a javelin thrower who also successfully represented our small country. The exposition was ceremoniously opened on 17 September 2005 in the presence of Dana Zátopková herself.

Beside many the medals, trophies, plaques you can find also Dana Zatopkova's gold medal Helsinki OG, 1952 and Dana Zatopkova's silver medal Rome OG, 1960.

In addition to information about the successes achieved by the Zátopek couple, the very modern concept of the exposition offers you a look at authentic photographs, medals, trophies, plaques, commemorative items, Zátopeks team jacket and his starting number from the legendary Olympic Games in London, as well as various personal items belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Zátopek. The exposition also includes a documentary film, cut to a length of 14 minutes and 6 seconds, exactly the time it took for the greatest runner of his age to achieve a world record in the 5,000 m race.

Sport: javelin Year: Olympics Medals 1952, 1960 Contest: Olympics Games Adress of the Building: Záhumenní 367/1 Koprivnice, Czech Republic

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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