František Stejskal

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrantišek•Stejskal
Used nameFrantišek•Stejskal
Nick/petnamesBarry
Born7 December 1895 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
Died27 February 1975 (aged 79 years 2 months 20 days)
Measurements182 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsSlavia Praha, Praha (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

František Stejskal was a Czechoslovak track and field athlete who represented Slavia Praha. Stejskal competed in the high jump at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics where he tied for 16th with a best clearance of 1.65 metres. He also participated in the triple jump but failed to register a valid jump.

Personal Bests: HJ – 1.785 (1914); TJ – 12.25 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics TCH CZE František Stejskal
High Jump, Men (Olympic) =16 r1/2
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) AC r1/2