Emil Zatopek

Runner

Birthday September 19, 1922

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Koprivnice, Czech Republic

DEATH DATE Nov 22, 2000 (78)

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About

Czech Olympic long-distance runner who won four gold medals and one silver medal. He competed in the marathon, 10000 meter, and 5000 meter races.

Before Fame

He was working in a shoe factory at the age of sixteen.

Trivia

He earned the nickname the Czech Locomotive.

Family Life

He married javelin thrower Dana Zátopková.

Associated With

He created a training program based off Paavo Nurmi's training techniques.