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Dana Zátopková
- Born
- Sep 19, 1922
- Events
- Javelin Throw
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 4 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.
1960 season best53.78Sep 1, 1960
Medals4Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver
Last competitionThe XVII Olympic GamesSep 1, 1960 · 51.64
As of Nov 14, 2026: 1960 season best 53.78 (Sep 1, 1960) · Last competition: The XVII Olympic Games, Sep 1, 1960, 51.64 · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver · 104 years old
Personal bests
DisciplineResultAll-time
JavelinThrStockholm 195856.02–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | 2 | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | JT | 53.78 | – | Sep 1, 1960 | The XVII Olympic Games |
| 1958 | JT | 56.02 | – | Aug 23, 1958 | Stockholm European Championships |
| 1956 | JT | 49.83 | – | Nov 28, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1954 | JT | 52.91 | – | Aug 28, 1954 | Bern European Championships |
| 1952 | JT | 50.47 | – | Jul 24, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1950 | JT | 41.34 | – | Aug 23, 1950 | Bruxelles European Championships |
| 1948 | JT | 39.94 | – | Jul 31, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |