 Černý in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Slovak |
| Born | 1 November 1997 Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Racewalking |
Dominik Černý (born 1 November 1997) is a Slovak race walker.
Biography
[edit]Dominik Černý was born 1 November 1997 in Nové Mesto nad Váhom.[1]
His engagement to his fellow athlete Hana Burzalová whom he proposed at the finish line of the 35 kilometer race at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest attracted worldwide media attention.[2][3]
Černý qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics at the 2024 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya together with his partner Burzalová.[4]
He was named the Slovakia's racewalker of the year by the Slovak Athletic Federation in 2023.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Úspešný mladý chodec Dominik Černý | Dukla - Vojenské športové centrum" (in Slovak). 9 May 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Morse, Ben (24 August 2023). "There was a surprise marriage proposal at the World Athletics Championship after 35km race walk". CNN. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Neumann, Sean. "Slovakian Race Walkers Get Engaged at Finish Line at World Athletics Championships: 'She Said Yes!'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Slovenskí športovci vybojovali miestenku na olympiádu: Černý a Burzalová idú do Paríža". spravy.rtvs.sk. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Černý sa stal prvýkrát Chodcom roka, jeho snúbenica skončila za ním". sportnet.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 21 July 2024.