Michal Rada (born 25 May 2007) is a Czech hurdler.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 2007 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Hurdles |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 400m hurdles: 49.30 (Lima, 2024) NU20R |
Medal record | |
Career
editIn June 2024, he broke the Czech junior record for the 400 metres running 49.89 seconds at the Josef Odložil Memorial.[2] He won gold at the 2024 European Athletics U18 Championships in the 400 metres hurdles, running an under-18 European best time in July 2024.[3]
He competed at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru in August 2024 in the men's 400 metres hurdles. He qualified for the final with a run of 49.36 seconds, a world U20 lead, a personal best and national U20 record.[4] In the final, he lowered the national record to 49.30 and won the silver medal.[5][6]
Personal life
editHis twin sister Nina Radová also competes in athletics, with both twins winning gold on the same day at the 2024 European U18 Championships, and both over 400m hurdles.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Michal Rada". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Na Odložilově memoriálu vyhráli čtyři čeští atleti, Meindlschmid v rekordu". iDNES.cz. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Holubová a sourozenci Radovi mají zlato z atletického ME do 18 let". iDNES.cz. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Walaza storms to sprint double at World U20 Championships in Lima". World Athletics. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "World U20 Championships". World Athletics. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Fayisa flies to 1500m gold for Ethiopia on day five in Lima". World Athletics. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Twin assault on glory as Czechs win three golds in Banska Bystrica". European Athletics. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.