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Ludvík Daněk
- Born
- Jan 6, 1937 (89 years old)
- Birthplace
- Hořice
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 1.93 m
- Weight
- 123 kg
Ludvík Daněk is a Czechia thrower, born on January 6, 1937 in Hořice. Standing 1.93 m and weighing 123 kg, He competes primarily in the DT.
His personal bests include 67.18 in the DT. He has earned 3 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.
Personal best · Discus Throw67.18
1980 season best61.26May 24, 1980 · Praha
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
As of Oct 28, 2026: Discus Throw 67.18 (#142 all-time), 1980 season best 61.26 (May 24, 1980, Praha (TCH)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 89 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | DT | 61.26 | – | May 24, 1980 | Praha (TCH) |
| 1979 | DT | 62.34 | – | Sep 8, 1979 | Nitra (TCH) |
| 1978 | DT | 64.00 | – | May 3, 1978 | Budapest (HUN) |
| 1977 | DT | 64.76 | – | May 16, 1977 | München (FRG) |
| 1976 | DT | 66.02 | – | Jul 11, 1976 | Liberec (TCH) |
| 1975 | DT | 67.14 | – | Jul 3, 1975 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1974 | DT | 67.18 | – | Jul 10, 1974 | Praha (TCH) |
| 1973 | DT | 65.42 | – | Jul 21, 1973 | Nový Bor (TCH) |