Emil Zátopek

Emil Zátopek {{Audio|Cs-Emil Zatopek.ogg|listen}} (September 19, 1922 - November 22, 2000) was a Czech athlete and Olympic gold medalist in long distance running. Zátopek was the first athlete to break the 29 minute barrier in the 10 000 m run (in 1954). Three years earlier, in 1951, he had broken the hour for running 20 km.

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September 19 - 1922 - November 22 - 2000 - Czech - Athlete - Olympic - Long distance running - Minute - M - 1954 - 1951 - Km

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