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 (aged 63 years 7 months 30 days) 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

Olympic family relations