Biography
Started: She began swimming at age two in Karlovy Vary, Czechia. She started competing at age 10. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; plzen.cz, 06 Dec 2018)
Reason: She took up the sport as part of her physical therapy. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Away from competition, she would like to have a career in occupational therapy. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024, 21 Aug 2021; magazinantilopa.cz, 31 Jan 2023)
Awards: In 2020 she was named Female Junior Para Athlete of the Year by the Czech Paralympic Committee. (ceskenoviny.cz, 29 Jul 2020)
She received an award for recording one of the 10 most impressive performances of 2018 from the Czech Association of Impaired Athletes [CSTPS]. (blesk.cz, 28 Feb 2019)
She was named the 2018 Junior Swimmer of the Year by CSTPS. (tyden.cz, 28 Feb 2019)
She was named the 2016 Female Athlete of the Year in the region of Karlovy Vary, Czechia. (novinky.cz, 11 May 2017)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as chairwoman of the Sports Council of the Czech Paralympic Committee. (Instagram profile, 17 Feb 2024; novinky.cz, 14 Nov 2022)
OTHER STUDIES
She has studied special education at the University of West Bohemia in Plzen, Czechia. "Sport, specifically swimming, is as important a part of my life as studies. So, every day I try to combine school and training." (Instagram profile, 17 Feb 2024; magazinantilopa.cz, 31 Jan 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 4, 1998
Place of ResidenceKARLOVY VARY
OccupationStudent
EducationOccupational Therapy - University of West Bohemia, Plzen, CZE
Languages SpokenCzech, English
CoachJan Simek [national, personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:20.71 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:42.69 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:14.59 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:45.29 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:20.31 |
| 12 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:15.80 |
| 13 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:11.00 |
| 18 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:33.49 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:47.23 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:26.55 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:42.47 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:05.53 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 3:18.59 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:16.54 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:16.57 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:42.81 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:50.42 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:06.37 |
| 8 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:31.41 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:46.51 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:19.57 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:32.79 |
| 10 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:16.84 |
| 11 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:35.31 |
| 12 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:22.77 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 37.01 |
| 15 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:16.37 |
| 17 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:16.11 |
| DNS | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:44.14 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 5:25.58 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:30.02 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:30.02 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:07.14 |
