Jiří Lanský
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jiří•Lanský |
| Used name | Jiří•Lanský |
| Born | 17 September 1933 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 14 February 2017 in Lázně Toušeň, Středočeský kraj (CZE) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | Bohemians Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
Jiří Lanský was a high jumper who competed at the 1960 Roma Olympics. Lanský won silver medals in the high jump at the 1954 and 1958 European Championships. He was a six-time Czechoslovakian Champion and, during his career, set seven Czechoslovak national records. He was the first Czech jumper to better 2.00 metres and 2.10 metres. Lanský was world ranked in the top 10 three times, with a highest ranking of #3 in 1958.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TCH |
CZE |
Jiří Lanský | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–2–0 1954 Bern silver: high jump; 1958 Stockholm silver: high jump)