Ludvík Daněk

Personal information

Born

January 6, 1937

Medal record

Men's Athletics
Competitor for Czechoslovakia
Olympic Games
Gold	1972 Munich	Discus throw
Silver	1964 Tokyo	Discus throw
Bronze	1968 Mexico	Discus throw
European Championships
Gold	1971 Helsinki	Discus throw
Silver	1974 Rome	Discus throw

Ludvík Daněk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈludviːk ˈdaɲɛk]) (January 6, 1937 in Blansko – November 15, 1998 in Hutisko-Solanec near Vsetín) was a Czechoslovak discus thrower, who won gold in Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a throw of 64.40 m (211'3").

Daněk competed in four Summer Olympics for the Czechoslovak team, winning silver in 1964 Olympics, bronze in 1968 Olympics and gold in 1972 Olympics. He set three world records in discus throw, of 64.55 m in 1964, 65.22 m in 1965 and of 66.07 m in 1966. He also won several medals at the European Championships in Athletics.

Athletic achievements

1964: Olympic Games: 2nd place (60.52)
1966: European Championships: 5th place (56.24)
1968: Olympic Games: 3rd place (62.92)
1969: European Championships: 4th place (59.30)
1971: European Championships: 1st place (63.90)
1972: Olympic Games: 1st place (64.40)
1974: European Championships: 2nd place (62.76)
1976: Olympic Games: 9th place (61.28)

Records
Preceded by Al Oerter	Men's Discus World Record Holder August 2, 1964 – May 25, 1968	Succeeded by Jay Silvester
Preceded by Vladimir Trusenyov	Men's Discus European Record Holder May 10, 1964 – September 21, 1969	Succeeded by Ricky Bruch