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Dana Zátopková

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Dana Zátopková

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Birth dateSep 19, 1922
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Dana Zátopková is a Czechia thrower, born on September 19, 1922. She competes primarily in the JavelinThr.

Her personal bests include 56.02 in the JavelinThr. She has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.

Key facts
1958 season best
56.02
Aug 23, 1958
Last competition
Stockholm European Championships
Aug 23, 1958 · 56.02
Stockholm European Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
104 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 1958 season best 56.02 (Aug 23, 1958) · Last competition: Stockholm European Championships, Aug 23, 1958, 56.02 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 104 years old

PB

Personal bests

JavelinThr
56.02
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1958
JT
56.02-Aug 23, 1958
↓
Stockholm European Championships
1954
JT
52.91-Aug 28, 1954
↓
Bern European Championships
1950
JT
41.34-Aug 23, 1950
↓
Bruxelles European Championships

1958

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.02-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships
JT
49.29-Aug 23Stockholm European Championships

1954

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.91-Aug 28Bern European Championships

1950

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
41.34-Aug 23Bruxelles European Championships

Honours

🥈

The XVII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1960
🥇

Stockholm European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1958
4

The XVI Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1956
🥇

Bern European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1954
🥇

The XV Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1952
5

Bruxelles European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1950
7

The XIV Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1948
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which events does Dana Zátopková compete in?

Dana Zátopková competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Dana Zátopková perform in 1958?

1958 season best: 56.02, set on Aug 23, 1958. Last competition: Stockholm European Championships on Aug 23, 1958, 56.02.

How many medals has Dana Zátopková won?

Dana Zátopková has won 2 Olympic Games medals.