František Douda
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1932 Los Angeles | Shot put | |
František Douda (October 23, 1908 – January 15, 1990) was a Czech shot putter.
He was born in Planá nad Lužnicí.
He won an Olympic bronze medal and set one world record with 16,20 metres on 24 September 1932 in Prague. The record stood until April 21, 1934, when American John Lyman improved it to 16.48 centimetres.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Olympic Games | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 20th | Discus throw |
| 1932 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 3rd | Shot put |
| 1934 | European Championships | Turin, Italy | 3rd | Shot put |
| 1936 | Olympic Games | Berlin, Germany | 7th | Shot put |
[edit] Notes
- Biography: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franti%C5%A1ek_Douda
- This article is based on a translation of an article from the German Wikipedia.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Leo Sexton |
Men's Shot Put World Record Holder September 24, 1932 – April 21, 1934 |
Succeeded by John Lyman |
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