Štěpán Janáček

Štěpán Janáček

CzechiaCzechia
Born
Jun 12, 1977 (49 years old)
Birthplace
Prague, Czech Republic
Events
Pole Vault
Height
1.88 m
Weight
80 kg

Štěpán Janáček is a Czech former pole vaulter. He finished eighth at the 2001 World Indoor Championships, second at the 2001 Summer Universiade and fifth at the 2002 European Championships.

He also competed at the World Championships in 1999, 2001 and 2003 as well as the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the finals. His personal best jump is 5.76 metres, achieved in June 2002 in Prague.

The Czech record is currently held by Adam Ptáček with 5.80 metres. He is married to a Polish former sprinter, Grażyna Prokopek.

Personal best · Pole Vault5.76
#202 all-time
2011 season best5.05Aug 13, 2011 · Pardubice
2011 season best

As of Oct 27, 2026: Pole Vault 5.76 (#202 all-time), 2011 season best 5.05 (Aug 13, 2011, Pardubice (CZE)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBrno 200111.07866 pts–
400mSydney 199650.87808 pts–
1500mSydney 19964:24.49590 pts–
110mHSydney 199615.50812 pts–
HJNyíregyháza 19952.02932 pts–
PVPraha 20025.761,201 pts#202

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011PV 5.05–Aug 13, 2011Pardubice (CZE)
2010PV 5.45–Feb 28, 2010–
2010PV Indoor5.45–Feb 28, 2010Praha (CZE) (i)
2009PV 5.45–Jun 10, 2009Praha (CZE)
2008PV 5.70–Jul 16, 2008Plzeň (CZE)
2007PV 5.60–Jun 5, 2007Praha (CZE)
2006PV 5.65–Jun 24, 2006Praha (CZE)
2005PV 5.60–Sep 23, 2005Pardubice (CZE)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Štěpán Janáček's Pole Vault personal best is 5.76, set on Jun 17, 2002 in Stadion Juliska, Praha (CZE), #202 on the all-time list.

Štěpán Janáček competes in the Pole Vault.

2011 season best: 5.05, set on Aug 13, 2011 in Pardubice (CZE).