Karel David (born 8 February 1964 in
Nový Jičín,
Czechoslovakia) is a retired
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
from the
Czech Republic, who won the 1991 and 1992 edition of the
Vienna Marathon. David represented
Czechoslovakia twice in the men's marathon (1988 and 1992) at the
Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'été), also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inau ...
. He set his personal best time (2:11:57) on 23 May 1993 at the
Hamburg Marathon.
Achievements
References
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1991 Marathon Year Rankings*
1964 births
Living people
Czech male long-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes of Czechoslovakia
Sportspeople from Nový Jičín
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