Zátopek: When You Can’t Keep Going, Go Faster!

Emil zatopek is arguably the greatest Olympic champion of all time. The Czech runner's three gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki summer Olympics, for the 5, 000 meter, 10, 000 meter, and marathon is an achievement that has never been matched. His success as a Runner made him a national hero, but as a public figure, outspoken and unafraid to take a stand, he was equally impressive. Even before the Helsinki games, zatopek had scored a remarkable victory,