Jiří Magál (; born 11 April 1977 in

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cross-country skier. Magál has appeared in four

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and at every

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since 1999.

Career

World Championship finishes

Magál's highest finish in the

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was in

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, where he finished in 7th in the team event.

Other events

He made his World Cup debut in the 1998 season in a race in

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. In World Cups, his highest finish is 3rd, which he achieved in the 2007 season in a race in Gaellivare and the 2008 season in a race in

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. He has also won the 10 km and pursuit races in the 2009 Slavic Cup in his homeland.

Outside competitions

Magál is a sports instructor by profession, and lives in

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. In his free time he enjoys travelling,

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Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games

* 1 medal – (1 bronze)

World Championships

World Cup

Season standings

Team podiums

*3 podiums – (3 )

References

External links

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