Ludvík Daněk Athlete
Ludvík Daněk (January 6, 1937 in Blansko – November 15, 1998 in Hutisko-Solanec near Vsetín) was a Czechoslovak discus thrower, who won gold in Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a throw of 64.40 m (211'3"). Daněk competed in four Summer Olympics for the Czechoslovak team, winning silver in 1964 Olympics, bronze in 1968 Olympics and gold in 1972 Olympics. He set three world records in discus throw, of 64.55 m in 1964, 65.22 m in 1965 and of 66.07 m in 1966. He also won several medals at the European Championships in Athletics.
