Emil Zátopek (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Quotes
- Essentially, we distinguish ourselves from the rest. If you want to win something, run the 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.
- I was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time.
- It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys.
- It is not gymnastics or ice skating, you know.
- Are you running out of breath? Go faster! (Life credo)
- From original in Czech: Nemůžeš? Přidej! or ... když nemůžeš, tak přidej!
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