- Emil Zátopek
- Born: September 19, 1922, Kopřivnice, Czech Republic
- Died: November 22, 2000, Prague, Czech Republic
- Height: 6' 0" (1.82 m)
- Weight: 159 lbs (72 kg)
- Spouse: Dana Zátopková
The story tells us that the smallest event can change our lives
On 19 September 1922 Koprivnice , born in Czechoslovakia Emil Zátopek. he worked in Bata Boot factory in Zlin . He was 16 years of age at that time .
He explains that once their factory sports coach in which he was one of four people, was Ordered to take part in the race. Sports coach was very strict in behaviour .
Za topic his defense, saying he is sick to take part in the race. But sports coach sent him a physical examination where the doctor said that he is absolutely fine.So he had to run.When the race started, Za topic felt he could win . He ran full tilt, but he came in second. He was number 2 in 100 men.
After the incident, Za topic was very interested in the race. He was joined local athletic club. After that he brake many records .
Olympic Games
silver 1948 London 5000 m
Gold 1948 London 10,000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki 5000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki 10,000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki Marathon
silver 1948 London 5000 m
Gold 1948 London 10,000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki 5000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki 10,000 m
Gold 1952 Helsinki Marathon
European Athletics Championships
Gold 1950 Brussels 5000 m
Gold 1950 Brussels 10,000 m
Gold 1954 Bern 10,000 m
Bronze 1954 Bern 5000 m
Gold 1954 Bern 10,000 m
Bronze 1954 Bern 5000 m
They were really long race horse ……….If it would not
have happened in his life he bring his 
hidden talent within not recognize this.A little spark to get the fire burning inside them who created Za topic a great conqueror. on 22 November 2000 at the age of 78 Emil Za topic bye to this world……
hidden talent within not recognize this.A little spark to get the fire burning inside them who created Za topic a great conqueror. on 22 November 2000 at the age of 78 Emil Za topic bye to this world……