Karel Pacák

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarel František•Pacák
Used nameKarel•Pacák
Other namesKarl Franz Patzak
Born19 April 1896 in Horní Růžodol, Liberec, Liberecký kraj (CZE)
Diedin ? (GER)
AffiliationsSK Liberec, Liberec (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Karel Pacák was a Czechoslovak track and field athlete who represented SK Liberec. Pacák specialised in middle and long-distance running, and was selected to compete at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics. He ran in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres but did not advance from the heats in either. Little else is known about Pacák although he is believed to have died in Germany.

Personal Bests: 5000 – 17:10.6 (1924); 10000 – 35:03.2 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics TCH CZE Karel Pacák
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8 h3 r1/2
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) AC h3 r1/2