This is how the obstacle course Zuzana Hejnová celebrated her third triumph in the poll for the Czech Athlete of the Year last year.
Vlastimil Vacek, Right
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Czech Television plans to broadcast a program dedicated to the best domestic athletes on November 7. Due to the current epidemiological situation, it will probably not be broadcast live with the participation of spectators and musical guests, as is usually the case. “It looks like the Athlete of the Year will be edited as a TV show. Of course without spectators in the hall and with all the measures in mind. Parish.
The athletes lost the World Indoor Championships, the Olympics and the European Championships due to the pandemic, but a number of meetings took place, including the Diamond League races or the Continental Tour gold circuit with the Ostrava Golden Treetop. The only world championship was the recent half marathon championship in Gdynia, Poland. A number of cross-country world records were set on the track and on the road, with pole vault Armand Duplantis repeatedly breaking the historical highs.
Zuzana Hejnová at the ceremonial announcement of the Athlete of the Year 2019 poll.
Vlastimil Vacek, Right
World Athletics (WA) will work with fans to select the best athlete of the year. “Although this has not been a year for any of us, I am proud of our athletes, the meeting organizers and the World Athletics team for their tenacity and determination,” WA President Sebastian Coe said in a press release.
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Nikola Ogrodníková throws 2020 during the Kladno athletics meeting.
Vlastimil Vacek, Right
In December, world awards will be presented in eight categories, including three new ones in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the Covid Inspiration Award, the International Federation wants to recognize a person or group of people who, despite difficult circumstances, have brought an inspiring athletic event or experience. Also awarded will be a federation that has contributed to the resumption of athletics and an athlete or group of athletes who have helped in their community.
Nominations for the major categories of World Athletics will be announced early next week.
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