Václav Hošek

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVáclav•Hošek
Used nameVáclav•Hošek
Born18 August 1909 in Unhošť, Středočeský kraj (CZE)
DiedJune 1943 in Bayreuth, Bayern (GER)
Measurements182 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsSK Kladno, Kladno (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Arrested by the Gestapo for participating in the resistance and shot while trying to escape.

Personal Best: 3000S – 10:09.4 (1935).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics TCH CZE Václav Hošek
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) 8 h2 r1/2

Special Notes