Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2011 at age 17 in Prague, Czechia. (patrikjahoda.cz, 27 Nov 2018; Athlete, 21 Aug 2021)
Reason: After two years of rehabilitation he wanted to get into Para sport. He initially took up Para skiing before switching to Para cycling. "Before my accident I sometimes went on bike trips with my family, and my dad thought it would be good to start that again. After getting the right handbike, I gradually began going for short rides. At first it was extremely challenging. But something kept driving me, I rode more and more, and I rediscovered the feeling of slowly mastering something." (patrikjahoda.cz, 27 Nov 2018)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Awards: He was named Best Para Cyclist at the 2022 King of Cycling Awards in Czechia. (Instagram profile, 15 Feb 2023; ceskenoviny.cz, 14 Feb 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 26, 1993
Place of ResidencePRAGUE
OccupationAthlete
EducationHumanities - Charles University, Prague, CZE
Languages SpokenCzech, English
CoachLukas Petr [national], CZE
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| DNF | H1-2 Road Race | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 4 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 4 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 4 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 4 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 5 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 5 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 5 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 5 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 5 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 6 | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| 6 | H1 Individual Time Trial | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| DNF | Men's H1 - Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
