Jaroslav Fikejz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jaroslav•Fikejz |
| Used name | Jaroslav•Fikejz |
| Born | 24 April 1927 in Kaliště, Orlické Podhůří, Pardubický kraj (CZE) |
| Died | 26 December 2008 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Sparta Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
When Jaroslav Fikejz died at the age of 81, he still held the Czech long jump record for boys 15 and under, with 7.12 m. As a senior, he improved this mark to 7.41 m, then a Czechoslovakian Record. His biggest international achievement came in 1950, when he won the bronze medal in the European Championships. After his active career, Fikejz worked as a journalist (among other for “Atletika”) and served as an official with the Czechoslovakian Athletics Federation.
Personal Best: LJ – 7.41 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TCH |
CZE |
Jaroslav Fikejz | |||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | 15 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–0–1 1950 Bruxelles bronze: long jump)