Jiří Lanský facts for kids

Jiří Lanský (left) at the 1958 European Championships
Quick facts for kids Personal information
Born	17 September 1933 Prague, Czechoslovakia
Died	14 February 2017(2017-02-14) (aged 83) Prague, Czech Republic
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	High jump
Club	Bohemians Praha
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	2.10 (1958)
Medal record Representing  Czech Republic European Championships Silver 1954 Bern High jump Silver 1958 Stockholm High jump

Jiří Lanský (born September 17, 1933 – died February 14, 2017) was a talented athlete from Czechoslovakia. He was best known for his skills in the high jump event. Lanský won two silver medals at the European Championships during his career.

Early Life and Career

Jiří Lanský was born in Prague, which was then part of Czechoslovakia. From a young age, he showed great promise in athletics. He chose to focus on the high jump, a sport where athletes jump over a horizontal bar placed at increasing heights.

European Championship Success

Lanský achieved significant success at the European Athletics Championships. These are major competitions for athletes from European countries. He earned his first silver medal in 1954 at the championships held in Bern.

Four years later, in 1958, Lanský proved his consistent talent. He won another silver medal at the European Championships in Stockholm. This showed he was one of the top high jumpers in Europe.

Olympic Games Participation

Lanský also competed on the world stage at the Olympic Games. He represented Czechoslovakia at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. There, he finished in seventh place in the high jump event. Competing at the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.

Legacy and Passing

Jiří Lanský was a respected athlete in his home country. He continued to be remembered for his achievements in high jump. He passed away in Prague, Czech Republic, on February 14, 2017, at the age of 83.

See also

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