Jakub Vadlejch named Czech Athlete of the Year for fourth straight year

Javelin thrower Jakub Vadlejch has been awarded the title of Czech Athlete of the Year for fourth consecutive year. The 34-year-old European champion narrowly surpassed fellow javelin thrower Nikola Ogrodníková, who claimed bronze at the Paris Olympics.

Pole vaulter Amálie Švábíková, who set a new national record of 480 centimetres and finished fifth at the Olympics, took third place. The Athlete of the Year award is determined annually through votes from athletics officials, coaches, and   journalist