Věra Růžičková facts for kids
Věra Růžičková (born August 10, 1928 – died November 24, 2018) was a talented Czech gymnast. She is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Věra was born in the city of Brno.
Věra Růžičková's Life
Věra Růžičková was born in Brno, which is a city in the Czech Republic. She grew up loving gymnastics and became a very skilled athlete. Her hard work and dedication led her to compete at the highest level in the sport.
Olympic Success
Věra Růžičková's biggest achievement was at the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London. She was part of the Czech gymnastics team. Together, the team worked hard and performed incredibly well. They won the gold medal in the team competition, making Věra an Olympic champion! This was a very proud moment for her and her country.
Later Life
After her amazing Olympic win, Věra Růžičková continued her life. She passed away in Prague on November 24, 2018, at the age of 90, after an illness. Her legacy as an Olympic gold medalist continues to inspire young gymnasts.
See also
- Vera Ruzickova at the International Olympic CommitteeLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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