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- In 1934, he won five national titles, in the 100 m, 200 m and 800 m running, high jump and long jump. On 14 June 1934, he set his first world record, in the 800 m at 2:16.4.
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On 14 June 1934, he set his first world record, in the 800 m at 2:16.4. His next world record came in the medley relay (2×100 m, 200 m and 800 m), at 3:14.4. Later in August, Koubek won the 800 m event at the 1934 Women's World Games, in a world record time of 2:12.4, and finished third in the long jump with a national record of 5.70 m.
Jun 10, 2024 · Czech track star Zdeněk Koubek had already set a world record when he announced in 1935 that he was going to be living as a man.
- Michael Waters
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Aug 29, 2024 · During this event, Koubek won five national titles in the 100 m, 200 m, 800 m, high jump, and long jump. On June 14, he set his first world record in the 800 m with a time of 2:16.4. He followed this with another world record in the medley relay (2×100 m, 200 m, and 800 m) at 3:14.4.
May 30, 2019 · He won two medals in the Women’s World Games in London in 1934 and set two world records. It was at this point, due to his excellent performance and his gender-non-conforming nature, that rumours started circulating.
Jun 1, 2024 · Someone, Koubek couldn’t remember who, told him that he’d set a world record. His time was two minutes and 12.4 seconds, more than four seconds ahead of the previous best—good enough not...
- Michael Waters
In 1934, Zdena Koubková won five national titles, in the 100-, 200- and 800-metre races, as well as in high jump and long jump. That June, she set her first world record, in the 800-metre dash...
Jun 11, 2024 · Soon after, in 1934, he broke two world records and won two medals in the Women’s World Games in London. Following the World Games, his success was questioned because of his androgyny after newspapers pointed out that some of his behaviors could be considered masculine.
