Biography
Started: He began swimming at age four in Jindrichuv Hradec, Czechia. (sport.aktualne.cz, 02 Jul 2018; denik.cz, 14 Nov 2017)
Reason: "I started swimming because I had a bad back and swimming helped to improve it. Over time, I managed to develop results. I didn't even have to try another sport and I knew that swimming was right for me." (paralympic.cz, 27 Dec 2022; denik.cz, 14 Nov 2017)
Awards: He was named 2021 Para Athlete of the Year in Jindrichuv Hradec, Czechia. (nasregion.cz, 04 Mar 2022)
In 2019 he was named among the Top 10 Para Athletes in Czechia by the Czech Association of Impairment Athletes [CSTPS]. (cstps.cz, 18 Feb 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 21, 2001
Place of ResidenceJINDRICHUV HRADEC
OccupationAthlete
EducationUniversity of Technology and Economics, Ceske Budejovice, CZE
Languages SpokenCzech, English, German
CoachJan Simek [club, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:23.00 |
| 13 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:33.76 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:26.12 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:23.21 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:24.80 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.51 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:29.87 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:39.41 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:42.47 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:22.30 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.20 |
