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Emil Zátopek

Czech long-distance runner (1922-2000).

Born September 19th, 1922 in Kopřivnice. [ref]

Died November 22nd, 2000 at 78 years old in Prague (stroke). [ref]

Occupations
Olympic competitor, athletics competitor, career soldier, military officer, runner
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull