About Jan Plichta
Lived 1891 – 1975 (aged 83). Jan Plichta was a Czech and Austrian athletics competitor and sports official.
Jan Evangelista Plichta (13 September 1891 – 31 January 1975) was a Czechoslovak racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Jan Plichta?
Czech athlete
When was Jan Plichta born?
Jan Plichta was born on 13 September 1891 in Prague.
When did Jan Plichta die?
Jan Plichta died on 31 January 1975 in Prague.
What was Jan Plichta's occupation?
Jan Plichta was an athletics competitor and sports official.
What nationality was Jan Plichta?
Jan Plichta was Czech and Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Plichta. https://biography.guide/jan-plichta/
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