About Jaroslav Skobla
Lived 1899 – 1959 (aged 60). Jaroslav Skobla was a Czech and Austrian weightlifter.
Jaroslav Skobla (16 April 1899 – 22 November 1959) was a Czech weightlifter, representing Czechoslovakia. After winning a world light-heavyweight title in 1923 he was a favorite at the 1924 Olympics, but finished in a mere eighth place. Skobla then moved to the heavyweight category and won a bronze and a gold medal at the 1928 and 1932 Games, respectively. He worked as an accountant, bouncer, and policeman. His friends collected money to send him to the Olympics.
His son Jiří was an Olympic shot put competitor.
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Who was Jaroslav Skobla?
Czech weightlifter (1899-1959)
When was Jaroslav Skobla born?
Jaroslav Skobla was born on 16 April 1899 in Prague.
When did Jaroslav Skobla die?
Jaroslav Skobla died on 22 November 1959 in Teplice nad Bečvou.
What was Jaroslav Skobla's occupation?
Jaroslav Skobla was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Jaroslav Skobla?
Jaroslav Skobla was Czech and Austrian.
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