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Václav Pavkovič
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Václav Pavkovič
Personal information
Born (1936-04-24)24 April 1936
Břeclav, Czechoslovakia
Died 17 November 2019(2019-11-17) (aged 83)
Břeclav, Czech Republic
Sport
Sport Rowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Czechoslovakia
Bronze 1960 Rome Eight

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.

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