Emil Zatopek
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About
Czech Olympic long-distance runner who won four gold medals and one silver medal. He competed in the marathon, 10000 meter, and 5000 meter races.
Before fame
He was working in a shoe factory at the age of sixteen.
Trivia
He earned the nickname the Czech Locomotive.
Family life
He married javelin thrower Dana Zátopková.
Associated with
He created a training program based off Paavo Nurmi's training techniques.
