Jan Blažek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jan•Blažek |
| Used name | Jan•Blažek |
| Born | 13 September 1947 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 29 September 2016 |
| Measurements | 206 cm / 98 kg |
| Affiliations | Slavia Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
Jan Blažek was a center (5) who played for Czechoslovakia at the 1972 München Olympics. Most of his career was spent with Slavia VŠ Praha, helping them win six national club titles and the 1969 European Cup Winners’ Cup. Nearing the end of his 15-year career, he spent time with Red Star of Pardubice and Baník Ostrava. In 10 seasons on the national team, Blažek also helped Czechoslovakia win a bronze medal at the 1969 European Championships. He later had a small part in the Oscar-winning film “Amadeus”.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | TCH |
CZE |
Jan Blažek | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) (0–0–1 1969 ITA bronze)
- Listed in Olympians Who Acted in Movies (Small role in Amadeus.)