Jindřich Balcar

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJindřich•Balcar
Used nameJindřich•Balcar
Born22 March 1950 in Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberecký kraj (CZE)
Died21 November 2013 in Liberec, Liberecký kraj (CZE)
Measurements181 cm / 85 kg
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Jindřich Balcar was a member of the Czechslovakian ski jumping team in the 1970s. He competed at the 1974 World Championships and in the Four Hills Tournament in 1975-76, as well as his appearance at the 1976 Winter Olympics. His career was ended by severe injuries he sustained in Liberec, Czechoslovakia. He later died after a long chronic illness.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1976 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) TCH CZE Jindřich Balcar
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) 27

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