Arnošt Petráček

Hero Kratochvíl (16): Last time he released a friend, now he brought three medals

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Hero Kratochvíl (16): Last time he released a friend, now he brought three medals

Karma is not free. Blind swimmer David Kratochvíl could have gone to the Paralympics three years ago, but he gave up his place to veteran Miroslav Smrček and received a fair play award for it. He had already gone to Paris and at the age of just sixteen won three medals at the Paralympic Games, … Read more

The great Petráček celebrates bronze: It’s time to hand over the scepter. I want to say goodbye in Los Angeles

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The great Petráček celebrates bronze: It’s time to hand over the scepter. I want to say goodbye in Los Angeles

Paris (from our correspondent) – Even before the start of the games in Paris, Petráček was the most successful Czech swimmer in the Paralympics. Now he shares the primacy with David Kratochvíl, who won three medals in France. So their collection is the same. One gold, one silver and one bronze. “I’m already handing over … Read more