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Juraj Demeč
Juraj Demeč (born 29 January 1945 in Uzhhorod, Russian occupied Ruthenia, present-day Ukraine) is a Czechoslovak former track and field athlete who competed in the 100 metres. He represented Czechoslovakia at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was a three-time participant at the European Athletics Championships (1966, 1971, 1974) and was part of the gold medal-winning team in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1971 European Athletics Championships, running alongside Ladislav Kříž, Jiří Kynos, and Luděk Bohman. He was also a relay silver medallist at the 1966 European Indoor Games, an event that would become the European Athletics Indoor Championships. He participated in the Olympic Games of 1972, being eliminated in series on 100 m. But in the 4 × 100 m relay, he finished 4th in the final and beat Czechoslovakia's record in 38 s 82 (record in force for the Czech Republic alone until 2019, the team, made up of Jaroslav Matoušek, Juraj Demeč, Jiří Kynos, Luděk Bohman, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhhorod
Uzhhorod ( uk, У́жгород, , ; ) is a city and municipality on the river Uzh in western Ukraine, at the border with Slovakia and near the border with Hungary. The city is approximately equidistant from the Baltic, the Adriatic and the Black Sea (650–690 km) making it the most inland city in this part of Europe. It is the administrative center of Zakarpattia Oblast (region), as well as the administrative center of the Uzhhorod Raion (district) within the oblast. Population: Name The city's earliest known name is ''Ungvár'', from Hungarian ''Ung'' ( River Uzh) and ''vár'' "castle, fortress", originally referring to a castle outside the city (probably Nevytske Castle). The name ''Uzhhorod'' was coined in early 19th century Slavophile circles as a literal translation of the name ''Ungvár''. The city officially adopted this name some time after 1920, under Czechoslovak administration. The names of the city also include: en, link=no, Uzhgorod (before 1996); rue, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luděk Bohman
Luděk Bohman (born 2 December 1946 in Nymburk) is a Czech former athlete who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is the father of sprinter Ludvík Bohman and bobsledder Martin Bohman Martin Bohman (born April 5, 1980 in Prague) is a Czech bobsledder who has competed since 2006. He finished 16th in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Bohman finished 14th in the four-man event at the FIBT World Champions .... References 1946 births Living people Czech male sprinters Czechoslovak male sprinters Olympic athletes of Czechoslovakia Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics People from Nymburk Sportspeople from the Central Bohemian Region {{CzechRepublic-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletes (track And Field) At The 1972 Summer Olympics
An athlete (also sportsman or sportswoman) is a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance. Athletes may be professionals or amateurs. Most professional athletes have particularly well-developed physiques obtained by extensive physical training and strict exercise accompanied by a strict dietary regimen. Definitions The word "athlete" is a romanization of the el, άθλητὴς, ''athlētēs'', one who participates in a contest; from ἄθλος, ''áthlos'' or ἄθλον, ''áthlon'', a contest or feat. The primary definition of "sportsman" according to Webster's ''Third Unabridged Dictionary'' (1960) is, "a person who is active in sports: as (a): one who engages in the sports of the field and especially in hunting or fishing." Physiology Athletes involved in isotonic exercises have an increased mean left ventricular end-diastolic volume and are less likely to be depressed. Due to their strenuous physical activities, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympic Athletes For Czechoslovakia
Olympic or Olympics may refer to Sports Competitions * Olympic Games, international multi-sport event held since 1896 ** Summer Olympic Games ** Winter Olympic Games * Ancient Olympic Games, ancient multi-sport event held in Olympia, Greece between 776 BC and 393 AD * Wenlock Olympian Games, a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, held since 1850 * Olympic (greyhounds), a competition held annually at Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium Clubs and teams * Adelaide Olympic FC, a soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia * Fribourg Olympic, a professional basketball club based in Fribourg, Switzerland * Sydney Olympic FC, an Australian soccer club * Olympic Club (Barbacena), a Brazilian football club based in Barbacena, Minas Gerais state * Olympic Mvolyé, a Cameroonian football club based in Mvolyé * Olympic Club (Egypt), a football and sports club based in Alexandria * Blackburn Olympic F.C., an English football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire * Rushall Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czechoslovak Male Sprinters
Czechoslovak may refer to: *A demonym or adjective pertaining to Czechoslovakia (1918–93) **First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–38) **Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938–39) **Third Czechoslovak Republic (1948–60) **Fourth Czechoslovak Republic (1960–89) **Fifth Czechoslovak Republic (1989–93) *''Czechoslovak'', also ''Czecho-Slovak'', any grouping of the Czech and Slovak ethnicities: **As a national identity, see Czechoslovakism **The title of Symphony no. 8 in G Major op. 88 by Antonín Dvořák in 1889/90 *The Czech–Slovak languages, a West Slavic dialect continuum **The Czechoslovak language, a theoretical standardized form defined as the state language of Czechoslovakia in its Constitution of 1920 **Comparison of Czech and Slovak See also * Slovak Republic (other) * Czech Republic (other) * Czechia (other) * Slovak (other) * Czech (other) Czech may refer to: * Anything from or related to the Czech Republic, a country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaroslav Matoušek
Jaroslav Matoušek (born 7 April 1951) is a Czech sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. .... References External links * 1951 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Czech male sprinters Olympic athletes for Czechoslovakia People from Trutnov Sportspeople from the Hradec Králové Region Czechoslovak Athletics Championships winners {{CzechRepublic-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Athletics Indoor Championships
The European Athletics Indoor Championships is a biennial indoor track and field competition for European athletes that is organised by the European Athletic Association. It was held for the first time in 1970, replacing the European Indoor Games, its predecessor event first held in 1966. The championships was an annual event until 1990, when it was changed to its current biennial format. A gap of three years occurred after the 2002 edition to synchronize the event with the other major championships of international athletics. The event is hosted by a different European city each year. . Retrieved on 2012-07-10. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 European Indoor Games
The 1966 European Indoor Games were the first edition of what later became the European Athletics Indoor Championships. These games took place on 27 March 1966 at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, a city of West Germany. It was the only edition held on a single day – since 1967 the duration was extended to two days and since 1992 to three. The track used for the championships was 160 metres long. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participating nations * (1) * (13) * (19) * (3) * (8) * (11) * (8) * (2) * (8) * (1) * (2) * (12) * (2) * (4) * (3) * (13) * (6) * (8) * (9) * (2) * (40) * (11) References 1966 European Indoor Games Resultsat GBRathletics.com at GBRathletics.com {{European athletics champs Athletics European Indoor European Athletics Indoor Championships European Indoor Games The European Athletics Indoor Championships is a biennial indoor track and field competition for European athletes that is organised by the European Athletic Association. It was held f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiří Kynos
Jiří Kynos (born 24 March 1943 in Třebechovice pod Orebem) is a Czech former track and field sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. .... He competed in the 200 metres and 4x100 metres relay races, and helped Czechoslovakia finish 4th in the 4x100 at the Olympics. At the 1971 European championships, he helped Czechoslovakia win 1st in the 4x100 metres relay. References 1943 births Living people Czech male sprinters Olympic athletes for Czechoslovakia Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics European Athletics Championships medalists People from Třebechovice pod Orebem Sportspeople from the Hradec Králové Region {{CzechRepublic-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carpathian Ruthenia
Carpathian Ruthenia ( rue, Карпатьска Русь, Karpat'ska Rus'; uk, Закарпаття, Zakarpattia; sk, Podkarpatská Rus; hu, Kárpátalja; ro, Transcarpatia; pl, Zakarpacie); cz, Podkarpatská Rus; german: Karpatenukraine is a historical region on the border between Central and Eastern Europe, mostly located in western Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast, with smaller parts in eastern Slovakia (largely in Prešov Region and Košice Region) and the Lemko Region in Poland. From the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin (in the 10th century) to the end of World War I (Treaty of Trianon in 1920), most of this region was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the interwar period, it was part of the First and Second Czechoslovak Republic. Before World War II the region was annexed by the Kingdom of Hungary once again. After the war, it was annexed by the Soviet Union and became part of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. It is an ethnically diverse region, inhab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
