Jaromír Turnovský
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jaromír•Turnovský |
| Used name | Jaromír•Turnovský |
| Born | 30 August 1912 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 25 June 1993 (aged 80 years 9 months 26 days) in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Affiliations | BZK Praha, Praha (CZE) / VS Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
During the 1930s Jaromír Turnovský was one of the best speed skaters in Czechoslovakia. Turnovský was a two-time national champion, winning the title in 1932 and 1933. He earned himself a place on the Olympic team for the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Games where his best result came in the 500 metres, finishing 30th. He competed in his final races in 1940, which saw him become the champion of Bohemia and Moravia.
Personal Bests: 500 – 47.0 (1935); 1500 – 2:30.5 (1936); 5000 – 9:25.8 (1936); 10000 – 21:40.4 (1933).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | TCH |
CZE |
Jaromír Turnovský | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 30 | ||||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 31 | ||||||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 32 |