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.

Dušan Moravčík
Personal information
NationalitySlovak[1]
Born (1948-05-27) May 27, 1948 (age 75)
Bánov, Czechoslovakia
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
Country Czechoslovakia
SportAthletics
EventSteeplechase runner
ClubZbrojovka Brno,[2] Dukla Praha
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 3000 m steeplechase: 8:23.8 (1972)
Medal record
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1971 Helsinki 3000 m steeplechase

Biography edit

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 edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes
1972 Olympic Games   Munich 5th 3000 metres steeplechase 8:29:06
1976 Olympic Games   Montreal Heat 3000 metres steeplechase 8:41:95
1980 Olympic Games   Moscow 10th 3000 metres steeplechase 8:29:03 [4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Dušan Moravčík". www.atletika.sk.
  2. ^ "Dušan Moravčík". www.atletika.sk/.
  3. ^ "Dušan Moravčík - Biography". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  4. ^ He ran in a better time, 8:28:00 in preliminary round.

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