Tragic death of Olympian Svojanovský (†80): He died after falling from the stage!

The legend of Czech rowing, who won silver at the Munich Games (1972), bronze four years later in Montreal (1976) and gold at the European Championships in 1969 with his brother Oldřich in the crew, came to Vysočina to decorate the best athletes of the popular »Golčák«, which he currently heads world record holder in the 800 meters.

The elder of the sibling pair was as always elegant, vital and in a good mood. Just as everyone knew him. Along the track, he encouraged the runners with applause. The best one then went to the impromptu stage to be rewarded. “It was a trailer with podiums on it,” one of the runners said to Lightning.

A moment of inattention was enough and Svojanovský stepped into the void. The guy like a mountain, measuring almost two meters, collapsed to the ground. “He fell straight on his head. He was bleeding. Unfortunately, the paramedics left immediately after the race, so there was a five-minute wait for an ambulance.” revealed the actor of the thirty-eighth year of the traditional event.

This was followed by a quick transport to the hospital in Havlíčkobrod. Where did the darkest news come from on Easter Sunday. “I’m so sorry. Pavel and his brother Olda were one of the engines of the Czech Olympian Club. It is a great loss for rowing and the entire Czech sport. My sincere condolences to the entire family and all loved ones.” condoled the head of the Czech Olympic Committee, Jiří Kejval.