Václav Pavkovič facts for kids
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Václav Pavkovič
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| Born | 24 April 1936 Břeclav, Czechoslovakia |
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| Died | 17 November 2019 (aged 83) Břeclav, Czech Republic |
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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Václav Pavkovič (born April 24, 1936, died November 17, 2019) was a famous rower from the Czech Republic. He was born in Břeclav, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time. Václav was known for his amazing skill in rowing, a sport where athletes race boats using oars.
Václav Pavkovič: Olympic Rower
Václav Pavkovič was a talented rower who represented his country, Czechoslovakia, in the 1960 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Rome, Italy. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Winning an Olympic Medal
At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Václav Pavkovič was part of the Czechoslovak rowing team. He competed in an event called the "eights." This means his boat had eight rowers, all working together to make the boat go fast. Their teamwork paid off!
Bronze Medal in Eights
The Czechoslovak eights team, with Václav Pavkovič as a crew member, performed very well. They won the bronze medal in their event. Winning an Olympic medal is a very special honor. It shows how much hard work and dedication Václav put into his sport.
