Great is the victory, but the friendship is all the greater.

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Born in Czechoslovakia in 1922, Emil Zatopek

Born in Czechoslovakia in 1922, Emil Zatopek was the 'Human Locomotive' who achieved the unprecedented feat of winning the 5000m, 10000m, and marathon at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Running with a distinctive agonized expression, he continually rewrote the limits of human endurance. He is also known for his courageous support of the Prague Spring reform movement.

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Born in Czechoslovakia in 1922, Emil Zatopek's Other Quotes

If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.

An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater.

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