Josef Smolka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josef•Smolka |
| Used name | Josef•Smolka |
| Nick/petnames | Titi |
| Born | 22 March 1939 in Troubky, Olomoucký kraj (CZE) |
| Died | 1 June 2020 in Liberec, Liberecký kraj (CZE) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Dukla Jihlava, Jihlava (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Josef Smolka won a bronze medal in Olympic volleyball at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Smolka also helped Czechoslovakia win the 1966 World Championships and take a silver at the 1967 European Championships. With Dukla Liberec, he won three Czechoslovak national titles.
Smolka was a career soldier. He joined the Army in 1958 and retired in 2003 as a lieutenant-colonel. After his playing retirement, he also worked with Dukla Liberec as a coach and official.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | TCH |
CZE |
Josef Smolka | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Volleyball Championships (0–1–0 1967 TUR silver)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Volleyball Championships (1–0–0 1966 TCH gold)