Roman Sebrle in action in the pole vault of the decathlon (© Getty Images)
PragueA strong team of 21 athletes led by Decathlon Olympic champion Roman Sebrle and Discus Throw 2005 world leader Vera Pospisilova-Cechlova will defend the Czech Republic chances at the IAAF World Championships in Helsinki.
Olympic High Jump bronze medallist Jaroslav Baba should also be a strong medal contender.
Also in the team are former World champions Tomas Dvorak (for whom Helsinki will be the 7th World Championships!) and Sarka Kasparkova (6th appearance for her).
Jan Zelezny has been included in the team but will only decide after competing in Friday’s Golden League in Oslo whether to take part in Helsinki's World Championships.
Czech Team
Men
Jiri Muzik, 400mHurdles
Jaroslav Baba, high jump
Svatoslav Ton, high jump
Adam Ptacek, pole vault
Petr Stehlik, shot put
Libor Malina, discus
Jan Zelezny, javelin (final decision after Oslo)
Lukas Melich, hammer (achieved 79.36 on July 13 in Turnov, which was not reported yet)
Tomas Dvorak, decathlon
Roman Sebrle, decathlon
Milos Holusa, 50 km walk
Women
Lucie Martincova, 100mH
Zuzana Hejnova, 400mH
Iva Strakova, high jump
Pavla Hamackova, pole vault
Martina Darmovzalova, long jump
Sarka Kasparkova, triple jump
Vera Pospisilova-Cechlova, discus
Barbora Spotakova, javelin
Barbora Dibelkova, 20 km walk
Anna Pichrtova, marathon
Alfons Juck for the IAAF
