Jakub SPICAR (CZE)

CZCzechia
Age:
31 years
Languages:
Czech and English
Federation:
CZECH CANOE UNION - CCU
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Biography

Further Personal Information

NICKNAME
Tycko
BIOGRAPHY
The four-time world bronze medallist will compete in the K2 500 at Paris 2024. He did go to Rio 2016 as a reserve but did not compete. Spicar’s story is even more inspiring as he was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic arthritis that typically occurs in the lower back, and still competes at the elite level.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
I live and train in Prague
OCCUPATION
Athlete
HOBBIES
Mountain biking, Sport, watching movies, editing photo, listening to music
CLUB
ASC Dukla Praha: Czech Republic
NAME OF COACH
Pavel Hottmar [national], CZE; Jan Soucek, CZE
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
My mom's and trainer Jan Soucek
HERO/IDOL
Czech sprint paddler Jan Soucek, Canadian sprint paddler Adam van Koeverden
SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS
I wear necklace with a pendant sign (never give up) and every year I have a pretty bracelet
AMBITIONS
I would like to become world champion for K2 1000m
BEST RESULTS
World Championships: Bronze - 4.