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Vratislav Petráček

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Vratislav Petráček
Born(1910-02-22)22 February 1910
České Budějovice, Austria-Hungary
Died1987
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented Czechoslovakia
Medal record
Men's gymnastics
Representing  Czech Republic
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1938 Prague Team
Silver medal – second place 1938 Prague Pommel horse
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Prague Rings


Vratislav Petráček (22 February 1910 – 1987) was a Czech gymnast.[1] He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics, helping his team to 4th there, and the 1948 Summer Olympics, where he helped his team to 6th place.[2] Additionally, he competed at the 1938 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships where he helped his Czechoslovakian team to a gold medal,[3] won an individual silver medal on the pommel horse apparatus, and an individual bronze medal on the rings apparatus.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Vratislav Petráček". Olympedia. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vratislav Petráček Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  3. ^ Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (2005). "125th Anniversary - The story goes on..." (PDF). FIG. p. 65.
  4. ^ "Men's and Women's World Championships Results & Medalists". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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