Emil Zatopek (1922 - 2000), Czech long distance runner pictured following his victory in the 10,000m race at the London 1948 Olympic Games, only the second race he had ever run at that distance. Four years later, at the Helsinki Games he won gold in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres runs, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life. He was nicknamed the "Czech Locomotive" for his multiple golds.