Michal Burian
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Czech | Australian |
| Born | 27 June 1992 |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Position | javelin thrower |
| Disability | Club foot |
| Disability class | F44 |
Event | Javelin throw |
| League | Athletics Australia |
| Club | Sandringham Athletics Club |
| Coached by | Dale Stevenson |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Paralympic finals | Tokyo 2020 |
| World finals | Paris 2023 |
| National finals | Australian championship 2022,2021,2020,2019 |
| Personal best | 66.29m |
Medal record | |
Michal Burian (born 27 June 1992)[1] is a Czech-born Australian Paralympic javelin thrower. He won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[2] Two years later, he secured another silver medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships. In both competitions, his achievements were clinched during the final round with a clutch throw, proving Burian's ability to perform under pressure.
Burian was born with club foot[3] and grew up in the Czech Republic. He arrived in Australia in 2012, on a six-month visa and speaking little English.[3] He soon decided to settle in Australia permanently, and has since become an Australian citizen.[4] He has completed a Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management.[3] As of 2021[update], he lives in Melbourne and works as a project coordinator.[3]