Jiří Kormaník facts for kids
Jiří Kormaník (born March 26, 1935 – died November 3, 2017) was a talented amateur wrestler from Czechoslovakia. He was born in Scăiuş, Caraș-Severin County, Romania. He became well-known for his skills in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Olympic Journey
Jiří Kormaník proudly represented his country, Czechoslovakia, at the Olympic Games. He competed in wrestling three times. These were at the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Olympics.
His greatest success came at the 1964 Games. There, he won a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. This was a huge achievement for him and for Czechoslovakia. Winning an Olympic medal is a dream for many athletes.
Later Life
After his successful wrestling career, Jiří Kormaník lived a long life. He passed away in Chomutov on November 3, 2017. He was 82 years old. He is remembered as an Olympic medalist and a dedicated sportsman.
