František Douda
František Douda (Czech pronunciation: [ˈfrancɪʃɛk ˈdou̯da]) (October 23, 1908 – January 15, 1990) was a Czech shot putter who competed for Czechoslovakia. He was born in Planá nad Lužnicí.
He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics. In the same year he also set a world record with 16.20 metres on 24 September 1932 in Prague. The record stood until April 21, 1934, when American John Lyman improved it to 16.48 metres.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Czechoslovakia |
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| 1928 | Olympic Games | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 20th | Discus throw |
| 1932 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 3rd | Shot put |
| 1934 | European Championships | Turin, Italy | 3rd | Shot put |
| 1936 | Olympic Games | Berlin, Germany | 7th | Shot put |
References
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| Preceded by | Men's shot put world record holder September 24, 1932 – April 21, 1934 |
Succeeded by John Lyman |
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