Dušan Moravčík Explained

Dušan Moravčík
Nationality:Slovak[1]
Sport:Athletics
Event:Steeplechase runner
Club:Zbrojovka Brno,[2] Dukla Praha
Birth Date:1948 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Bánov, Czechoslovakia
Weight:65kg (143lb)
Pb:
  • 3000 m steeplechase: 8:23.8 (1972)

Dušan Moravčík (born 27 May 1948) is a former Slovak athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He won silver medal in 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1971 European Athletics Championships.

Biography

Dušan Moravčík was born on born 27 May 1948 in Bánov, Czechoslovakia. represented Czechoslovakia in three editions of the Summer Olympics (1972, 1976 and 1980).[3] He is the current Czech records holder of the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes
1972Olympic Games5th 3000 metres steeplechase8:29:06
1976Olympic Games3000 metres steeplechase8:41:95
1980Olympic Games10th 3000 metres steeplechase8:29:03 [4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dušan Moravčík. www.atletika.sk.
  2. Web site: Dušan Moravčík. www.atletika.sk/.
  3. Web site: Dušan Moravčík - Biography. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417190706/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/dusan-moravcik-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. sports-reference.com. 25 November 2012.
  4. He ran in a better time, 8:28:00 in preliminary round.