THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Emil Zátopek
Czech long-distance runner (1922-2000)
Emil Zátopek was born on September 19, 1922 in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic and died on November 21, 2000, aged 78.
Born
September 19, 1922
Emil Zátopek died aged 78.
Died: November 21, 2000
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Kopřivnice, Czech Republic
- Professions
- career soldier, athlete, athletics competitor, Olympic competitor, runner, military officer
- Citizenship
- Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia
More about Emil Zátopek
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Height
- 182 cm
Family
- Spouse
- Dana Zátopková
All birth date sources
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- Croatian Encyclopedia
- The Fine Art Archive
- World Athletics database
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Czech National Authority Database
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Find a Grave
- Munzinger Personen
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Records of persons of interest
- IMDb
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Emil Zátopek when they died?
Emil Zátopek died aged 78.
When is Emil Zátopek’s birthday?
Emil Zátopek’s recorded birthday is September 19.
Where was Emil Zátopek born?
Emil Zátopek was born in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic.
How tall is Emil Zátopek?
Emil Zátopek’s recorded height is 182 cm.
When did Emil Zátopek die?
Emil Zátopek died on November 21, 2000.