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Zatopek, Emil

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Zatopek, Emil (1922–2000) Czech athlete. He won a gold medal in the 10,000m at the 1948 Olympics and three gold medals (5000m, 10,000m and the marathon) at the 1952 Olympics. From 1948 to 1954, he was unbeaten at 10,000m.

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