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In 1954, Zátopek was the first runner to break the 29-minute barrier in the 10,000 metres. Three years earlier in 1951, he had broken the hour for running 20 km. He was considered one of the greatest runners of the 20th century and was also known for his brutally tough training methods.
Sep 16, 2016 · His three-gold clean sweep of Olympic distance-running events at Helsinki in 1952 (including a debut marathon) is unlikely ever to be matched. His self-developed system of high-volume interval...
Jul 7, 2018 · At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki Emil Zátopek won gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres. At the last minute he entered the marathon and won that too. He became a legend, the greatest runner in...
Sep 13, 2020 · Zatopek would run day and night in heavy army boots to prepare himself physically for races, hold his breath until he passed out and run on the spot for hours on end. At one point, Zatopek was putting in 100 flat-out 400m runs a day, in order to hone his body to deal with the rugged demands of international competition.
Jul 28, 2021 · Emil Zatopek and Dana Zatopkova: how a husband-and-wife team won four Olympic gold medals at the 1952 Games? Both athletes in the Czech team in Helsinki’s 1952 Olympic Games, Dana Zatopek won her first gold in the women's javelin throw, just one hour after her husband won the men's 5,000 metre run.
Mar 2, 2024 · Emil Zátopek's legacy transcends the realm of athletic achievement, leaving an indelible mark on the ethos and evolution of distance running. His enduring impact is characterized by a profound and far-reaching influence that continues to shape the sport and inspire generations of runners worldwide.
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Nov 21, 2000 · He would run up to 20 kilometres in training, but in 400 metre stretches, alternating fast and slow runs. It was almost like a game, but one where there was no time to stop and enjoy the surrounding nature: Zatopek used to do his training on a dirt track, so as to be sure of the distance he was running.
