Marek Bílek
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Marek Bílek is a retired Czech
discus throw
er.
He was born in Prague
and represented the club Dukla Prague. He won the bronze medal at the 1992 World Junior Championships
and competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final. He became Czech champion in 1995.
His personal best throw was 62.40 metres, achieved in 1996.
He is the twin brother of Martin Bílek
.
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....
discus throw
Discus throw
The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
er.
He was born in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
and represented the club Dukla Prague. He won the bronze medal at the 1992 World Junior Championships
1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics was the fourth edition of the international athletics competition for athletes aged 19 years or under. It was held in Seoul, South Korea from September 16 to September 20, 1992.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:...
and competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final. He became Czech champion in 1995.
His personal best throw was 62.40 metres, achieved in 1996.
He is the twin brother of Martin Bílek
Martin Bílek
Martin Bílek is a retired Czech shot putter.He finished eighth at the 1992 World Junior Championships. He competed at the 1994 and 1996 European Indoor Championships without reaching the final. He became Czech indoor champion in 1995.He is the twin brother of Marek Bílek.- References :...
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