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Born in Czechoslovakia in 1922, Emil Zatopek
Born in Czechoslovakia in 1922, Emil Zatopek was the 'Human Locomotive' who achieved the unprecedented feat of winning the 5000m, 10000m, and marathon at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Running with a distinctive agonized expression, he continually rewrote the limits of human endurance. He is also known for his courageous support of the Prague Spring reform movement.
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