Jakub Jurka (born 13 June 1999) is a Czech fencer.[1][2] His grandfather Jaroslav Jurka was also a fencer who represented Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics.

Jakub Jurka
Personal information
NationalityCzech
Born (1999-06-13) 13 June 1999 (age 24)
Olomouc
Sport
CountryCzech Republic
SportFencing
Eventépée
ClubTJ Dukla Olomouc

He represented Czech Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics which also marked his debut appearance at the Olympics. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's épée event.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Fencing - JURKA Jakub". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ "JURKA Jakub". FIE.org. International Fencing Federation. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Fencing - Men's Épée Individual Schedule". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.