Emil Zatopek Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Emil Zatopek 19/09/1922   -   22/11/2000

Emil Zatopek Introduction:

Emil Zatopek was an accomplished, world record breaking long distance runner. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.

Emil Zatopek Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Nick Name: Czech Locomotive
  • Famous: Marathon Runners
  • Died At Age: 78
  • Sun Sign: Virgo
  • Born In: Koprivnice
  • Famous As: Long Distance Runner
  • Spouse/Ex-: Dana Zátopková
  • Died On: November 22, 2000
  • Place Of Death: Prague
  • Awards: 2000 - Pierre De Coubertin Medal 1952 - Olympic Champions Gold For Men's 5000 M 1952 - Olympic Champions Gold For Men's 10
  • 000 Meters 1948 - Olympic Champions Gold For 10000 M 1948 - Olympic Champions Silver For 5000 M 1950 - European Champions In Men's 5000 M 1950 - European Champions In Men's 10000 M 1954 - European Champions In Men's 10000 M 1950 - European Athletics Championships Gold For 5000 M 1950 - European Athletics Championships Gold For 10000 M 1954 - European Athletics Championships Gold For 10000 M 1954 - European Athletics Championships Bronze For 5000 M - IAAF Hall Of Fame:
  • Bio: Emil Zatopek Was An Accomplished, World Record Breaking Long Distance Runner. Read This Biography To Learn More About His Childhood, Profile, Life And Timeline.