Emil Zatopek Helsinki 1952.mpg

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Die Läuferlegende aus Tschechien wurde innerhalb kürzester Zeit dreimal Olympiasieger. Über 5000m, 10000m und den Marathon. Das Außergewöhnliche war, das es sein erster Marathon war und am selben Tag, wo er die 5000m gewann, wurde seine Frau Olympiasiegerin im Speerwurf.

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  • Der Mann war einfach eine Wucht! Gold über 10.000m in Helsinki, drei Tage später Gold über 5.000m und vier Tage danach Gold über die 42 km!!! Und seiner Frau soll er gesagt haben er fühle sich nicht in Topform!!!

    Emil hat acht Rekorde gleizeitig gehalten:

    6, 1o und 15 Meilen. Dazu noch 10, 20, 25 und 30 km + den Stundenrekord.

  • With due respect to Haile Gebrselassie, I think Zatopek remains the greatest ever long distance runner. To run and win his 1st marathon in 2:23 was simply outstanding given it was just a minute off the world mark. He also won the 1948 Olympic Gold in the 10km, his second race over that distance. The man was truly great. 5000, 10000 and marathon Golds in a single Olympics! I doubt this will ever be emulated.

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  • @MrPhilosophicalpanda Come to think about it, you're probably right, it really serves no purpose to start comparing eras. You simply perform and beat whoever is in front of you at the time. My bad in making that comparison. Both are/were outstanding athletes.

  • Interesting the way Emil Zatopek and Haile Gebreselassie were/are both always smiling and happy seeming. Coincidence?

  • @brianclough In his prime, Zatopek may have been more dominant than Gebrselassie, but Gebrselassie's longevity, persistence, and versatility will probably never be matched. During Gebrselassie's career, he has broken 26 world records.

  • None other like him... a legend, straight up !

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