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Emil Zátopek
TCHMenEmil Zátopek is a Czechia long-distance runner, born on September 19, 1922. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.
His personal bests include 13:57.2h in the 5000m, 28:54.2h in the 10000m, 2:23:04 in the Marathon, 59:51.8h in the 20,000Metr and 20052 in the OneHour. He has earned 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.
As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 000 m 28:54.2h, 20,000 Metres 59:51.8h, 1956 season best 14:14.8h (Jun 16, 1956) · Olympic Games: 4 gold, 1 silver · National record (25,000 Metres) · 103 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 4 | 1 | - | 5 |