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Jaromír Vlk

TCHTCHMen
Birth dateMar 4, 1949
BirthplaceTeplice nad Bečvou, Czech Republic
Height1.98 m
Weight126 kg

Jaromír Vlk (born 4 March 1949) is a Czech former athlete He competed in the men's shot put at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.53
#353 all-time
1980 season best
20.53
May 24, 1980 · Praha (TCH)
1980 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 20.53 (#353 all-time), 1980 season best 20.53 (May 24, 1980, Praha (TCH)) · 77 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
SP
20.53-May 24, 1980
↓
Praha (TCH)
1978
SP
20.35-Aug 19, 1978
↓
Praha (TCH)
1977
SP
19.98-Sep 15, 1977
↓
La Habana (CUB)
1976
SP
20.00-Jun 16, 1976
↓
Marianské Lazné (CZE)
1974
SP
20.48-Jul 6, 1974
↓
Mlada Boleslav (CZE)
1973
SP
19.98-Feb 25, 1973
↓
Sofia (BUL) (i)
1972
SP
20.31-Sep 17, 1972
↓
Praha (TCH)

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.24-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
19.69-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
20.53-May 24Praha
SP
20.19-Mar 2European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
SP
20.19-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1978

7 performances

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.98-Sep 15La Habana
SP
19.82-Aug 28Ostrava NC, Ostrava

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.00-Jun 16Marianske Lazné, Marianské Lazné

1974

7 performances

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.68-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
SP
19.68-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
SP
19.98-Feb 25Sofia (i)

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.31-Sep 17Praha
SP
20.09-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
19.61-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Honours

7

The XXII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1980
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European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1980
6

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
6

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
6

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1974
🥉

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jaromír Vlk's Shot Put personal best?

Jaromír Vlk's Shot Put personal best is 20.53, set on May 24, 1980 in Praha (TCH), #353 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jaromír Vlk compete in?

Jaromír Vlk competes in the Shot Put.

How did Jaromír Vlk perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 20.53, set on May 24, 1980 in Praha (TCH).