About Jan Švéda
Lived 1931 – 2007 (aged 76). Jan Švéda was a Czech rower.
Jan Švéda (5 November 1931 – 14 December 2007) was a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Břeclav. In 1956, he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the eight event. Four years later he won the bronze medal with the Czechoslovak boat in the eights competition.
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Who was Jan Švéda?
Czechoslovak rower (1931-2007)
When was Jan Švéda born?
Jan Švéda was born on 5 November 1931 in Břeclav.
When did Jan Švéda die?
Jan Švéda died on 14 December 2007.
What was Jan Švéda's occupation?
Jan Švéda was a rower.
What nationality was Jan Švéda?
Jan Švéda was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Švéda. https://biography.guide/jan-sveda/
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