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Dvořák’s forced withdrawal from decathlon reflects latter part of successful career
Tomáš Dvořák
The great Czech decathlete Tomáš Dvořák was forced to withdraw from
the last event of his career at a meeting in Stará Boleslav on Sunday.
The
three-time world champion and erstwhile world record holder, now aged 36,
limped off after straining a muscle in the 110 m hurdles at the start of
the decathlon’s day two. Sadly, Dvořák’s exit reflected the latter
part of his career, which was plagued by injury.
Kreuziger 14th overall in debut Tour de France
Roman Kreuziger, photo: CTK
The Czech cyclist Roman Kreuziger continues to do well in the Tour de
France. The 22-year-old, taking part in the famous race for the first
time,
finished 11th in the first Alpine stage on Sunday and is now 14th overall.
Kreuziger – like the rest of the Tour’s participants enjoying a rest
day on Monday – is currently second overall in the Tour’s Under 25s
category.
Čech extends Chelsea contract to 2013
Petr Čech
The Czech international goalkeeper Petr Čech has extended his contract at
Chelsea. The new deal, signed last week but announced on Monday, will keep
the 26-year-old at the London megaclub until 2013. The goalkeeper, who
joined Chelsea from Rennes in 2004, was already the best paid Czech
sportsman of all time prior to putting his name to what is believed to be
an improved deal.
Rosický targeting September return after surgery on hamstring
Tomáš Rosický
Čech’s international captain Tomáš Rosický is targeting a September
return after undergoing surgery to deal with a persistent hamstring
problem
earlier in the summer. It’s not clear whether Rosický will make the
September 10 away tie with Northern Ireland, the start of the Czech
Republic’s World Cup qualifying campaign – and new Czech manager Petr
Rada’s first competitive game in charge. Rada, who served as assistant
to
previous coach Karel Bruckner, was appointed last week.
Under 19s reach semi-finals at “home” European Championship
Czech Republic - Italy, photo: CTK
The country’s Under 19s will face Germany in the semi-finals of the
European Championship in Mladá Boleslav on Wednesday. The Czechs were
beaten 4:3 by Italy on Sunday but still made the last four after finishing
second in their group.
First orienteering world title in 17 years for Czechs
Dana Brožková, photo: CTK
The Czech Republic has its taken first orienteering world title in 17
years. Dana Brožková, who is 27, took gold in the classic long track in
front of a home crowd in Olomouc on Saturday.
Daughters of former Czech tennis stars meet in golf tournament
Petr Korda and his daughter Jessica, photo: forum.ottawagolf.com
Young golfer Jessica Korda came first in the prestigious Girls
Championship in Malvern, Pennsylvania on Friday. Aged 15, she’s the
daughter of former Czech tennis player Petr Korda. Interestingly,
finishing
in 56th place was Daniela Lendl, whose father Ivan was one of the greatest
Czech-born tennis stars of all time.
