Emil Zátopek
Czech long-distance runner (1922–2000)
1922 — 2000
Quick Facts
Profession
Czech long-distance runner (1922–2000)
Born
September 19, 1922
Died
2000 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
military officer, career soldier, athletics competitor
CzechoslovakiaBorn in KopřivniceDied in Prague
1922
Born in Kopřivnice (1922-09-19)
1949
Awardhonorary citizen of Třebíč
1989
AwardSilver Olympic Order
1992
Awardhonorary citizen of Kopřivnice
1993
Awardhonorary citizen of Brandýs nad Labem-Staré Boleslavi
1998
AwardCzech Medal of Merit, 1st class
About
Emil Zátopek was a Czech long-distance runner who won three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He came first in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres runs before he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life, which he also won. Zátopek was nicknamed the "Czech Locomotive".
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Who is Emil Zátopek?+
Emil Zátopek was a Czech long-distance runner who won three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He came first in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres runs before he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life, which he also won. Zátopek was nicknamed the "C
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Zátopek born?+
Emil Zátopek was born on September 19, 1922.
When did Emil Zátopek die?+
Emil Zátopek died in 2000, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — September 19, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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