Hubert Sonnek is a retired Czech

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....

 race walker

Race walking

Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance athletic event. Although it is a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times...

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He was born in Strakonice

Strakonice

Strakonice is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000.-History:The settlement of this region took place in the second half of 12th century when a castle was built...

 and represented the club PSK Olymp Praha. He finished 18th at the 1991 World Championships (50 km), ninth at the 1994 European Championships (20 km), 21st at the 1995 World Championships (20 km) and 52nd at the 1996 Olympic Games (20 km). He also competed at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in 1997

1997 IAAF World Race Walking Cup

The 1997 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held on 19 and 20 April 1997 in the streets of Poděbrady, Czech Republic.-Medallists:-Men's 20 km:-Men's 50 km:-Women's 10 km:-References:* - IAAF.org...

 and 1999

1999 IAAF World Race Walking Cup

The 1999 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held on 1 and 2 May 1999 in the streets of Mézidon-Canon, France.-Medallists:-Men's 20 km:-Men's 50 km:-Women's 20 km:-References:* - IAAF.org* - IAAF.org...

in the 20 kilometres race. He became Czechoslovak champion in 1989 (50 km), and Czech champion seven times.