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Meet Josef

Despite dabbling in a variety of sports including judo, ice hockey, athletics and football, Dostál found his true calling in the discipline of sprint canoe. The sport brings him unparalleled joy, a sentiment that shines through his spectacular performances on the water.

Josef Dostál’s athletic journey is studded with noteworthy achievements. He clinched a bronze medal at The Olympic Games London 2012, highlighting his competitive prowess on the global stage. Following this success, he secured a commendable second-place finish in the individual event at the Rio Olympics. 

Josef Dostál continued his medal streak at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, where he earned third place in the doubles event. Josef Dostál’s passion for canoeing and his tenacious competitive spirit continues to define his career.

Nelia Barbosa

Czech Republic

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Canoe Sprint

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1 x Silver, 3 x Bronze Medals

Josef Dostal

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