Ludvík Daněk

Ludvík Daněk (pronounced|ˈludviːk ˈdaɲɛk) (born January 6 1937 in Blansko – died November 15 1998 in Hutisko-Solanec near Vsetín) was a Czechoslovak discus thrower, who won gold in Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a throw of 64.40 m (211'3").

Daněk competed in four Summer Olympics for the Czechoslovak team, winning silver in 1964 Olympics, bronze in 1968 Olympics and gold in 1972 Olympics. He set three world records in discus throw, of 64.55 m in 1964, 65.22 m in 1965 and of 66.07 m in 1966. He also won several medals at the European Championships in Athletics.

Athletic achievements

* 1964: Olympic Games: 2nd place (60.52)
* 1966: European Championships: 5th place (56.24)
* 1968: Olympic Games: 3rd place (62.92)
* 1969: European Championships: 4th place (59.30)
* 1971: European Championships: 1st place (63.90)
* 1972: Olympic Games: 1st place (64.40)
* 1974: European Championships: 2nd place (62.76)
* 1976: Olympic Games: 9th place (61.28)

External links

* [http://www.themis.cz/danek/ld_e.htm Some info and photos]