Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2003 in Nove Mesto nad Metuji, Czechia. (Athlete, 23 Apr 2012)
Reason: He got involved in Para athletics as part of his rehabilitation. He did swimming and played wheelchair rugby before a friend encouraged him to try athletics. (hradec.rozhlas.cz, 31 Jun 2019; Athlete, 23 Apr 2012)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gojysk.com, 03 Jul 2023)
Awards: He and fellow athletics competitor Anna Luxova were Czechia's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
He was named Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 and 2018 in Trutnov, Czechia. (trutnovinky.cz, 28 Feb 2024, 01 May 2019)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He founded a wheelchair rugby team in Nove Mesto nad Metuji, Czechia. "Rugby is an excellent conditioning and mental relaxation for me. Before the accident I played top football, I love team sports." (sportklub.cz, 24 Nov 2019; hradec.rozhlas.cz, 20 Mar 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 30, 1980
Place of ResidenceTRUTNOV
OccupationAdministrator
EducationEconomics - University of Finance and Administration, Prague, CZE
Languages SpokenCzech, English, German
CoachDominik Bednar [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Shot Put - F53 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 8.25 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 8.23 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F53/54 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 8.25 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F53 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 7.81 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F53 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 6.86 |
| 7 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 17.43 |
| 9 | Discus Throw - F53 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 17.02 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F53 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 7.93 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F53 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 8.27 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F53 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 7.69 |
| 3 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 8.25 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F53 | 2017 | London, GBR | 7.85 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F52/53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 7.55 |
| 4 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 19.14 |
| 6 | Men's Javelin Throw F52/53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 17.06 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F53 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 16.55 |
| 7 | Men's Javelin Throw F53 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 15.16 |
| 9 | Men's Shot Put F53/54 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 6.95 |
