Variants that must be taken into account, but do not want to believe, come true. Missing ski jumper Antonín Hájek (†35) has died, according to Blesk! Police have been looking for the Czech record holder since October 2 last year. He should be in Malaysia. The cause of death of the Olympian from the Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi and then coach of the women’s national team is still unknown.
Information about the death was confirmed to Bleska by the Skiers Association of the Czech Republic. “On Friday, March 10, the Skiers’ Union of the Czech Republic received amazing news. The former outstanding ski jumper, Czech record holder and national team coach Antonín Hájek has passed away. His life ended at the early age of 36. Respect his memory, “ said the official statement.
A native of Frýdlant in North Bohemia, who spent his youth near Harrachov, he started his beloved sport at the age of five and immediately showed talent. Across the youth category, he is among the best in the world.
During his career, he made 111 World Cup starts, contested two world championships in classic skiing and four world championships in ski flying. He also represented the Czech Republic at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi.
In 2010, he also made history in the Czech jump. At the Ski Flying World Championships in Planica, Slovenia, he flew to a height of 236 meters, which was only three meters short of the then world record. However, he still holds the national record thanks to that appearance.
Czech ski jumper Antonin Hájek
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