Jaroslav Šourek (athlete)
Czech long-distance runner
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Jaroslav Šourek (7 September 1927 – 11 February 2003)[1] was a Czechoslovak long-distance runner. He finished 35th in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics behind his teammate Emil Zátopek who won the event.[2] He was a multiple champion of Czechoslovakia in the marathon including the inaugural Ostrava Marathon in 1954.
NationalityCzechoslovak
Born7 September 1927
Stará Boleslav, Czechoslovakia
Died11 February 2003 (aged 75)
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Czechoslovak |
| Born | 7 September 1927 Stará Boleslav, Czechoslovakia |
| Died | 11 February 2003 (aged 75) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
| Club | Dukla Praha |
