About Ladislav Vácha
Lived 1899 – 1943 (aged 44). Ladislav Vácha was a Czech artistic gymnast and olympic competitor.
Ladislav Vácha (21 March 1899 in Brno – 28 June 1943) was a gymnast and Olympic champion competing for Czechoslovakia.
He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he received a bronze medal in rope climbing and rings. He received a gold medal in parallel bars, and silver medals in rings and team combined exercises at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
He died during World War II shortly after being interrogated by Gestapo for his resistance activities.
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Who was Ladislav Vácha?
gymnast (1899–1943)
When was Ladislav Vácha born?
Ladislav Vácha was born on 21 March 1899 in Brno, Old Brno.
When did Ladislav Vácha die?
Ladislav Vácha died on 28 June 1943 in Zlín, Louky.
What was Ladislav Vácha's occupation?
Ladislav Vácha was an artistic gymnast and olympic competitor.
What nationality was Ladislav Vácha?
Ladislav Vácha was Czech.
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