Rudolf Tomášek (born 11 August 1937) is a retired pole vaulter who represented Czechoslovakia.

Tomášek in 1962
Rudolf Tomášek
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Czechoslovakia
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1962 Belgrade Pole vault
European Indoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 1966 Dortmund Pole vault

He was born in Karlovy Vary, and represented the clubs RH Praha. He finished eighth at the 1960 Olympic Games,[1] won the silver medal at the 1962 European Championships,[2] finished sixth at the 1964 Olympic Games,[1] and won the silver medal at the 1966 European Indoor Games[3] and finished ninth at the 1967 European Indoor Games.[4] He became Czechoslovak champion in 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1971,[5] and Czechoslovak indoor champion in 1971.[5]

His personal best jump was 5.03 metres, achieved indoor in 1966.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Rudolf Tomášek". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  2. ^ "European Championships (Men)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  3. ^ "European Indoor Championships (Men)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  4. ^ "1967 European Indoor Games, men's pole vault final". Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Czechoslovakian Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 January 2011.