Jakub Jurka (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjakup ˈjurka]; born 13 June 1999) is a Czech fencer.[1][2] His grandfather Jaroslav Jurka was also a fencer who represented Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Czech |
| Born | 13 June 1999 Olomouc, Czech Republic |
| Sport | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Event | épée |
| Club | TJ Dukla Olomouc |
Medal record | |
He represented Czech Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics which also marked his debut appearance at the Olympics. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's épée event.[3]
At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Jurka alongside with Martin Rubeš, Jiří Beran and Michal Čupr won a bronze medal in the Men's team épée.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Fencing - JURKA Jakub". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "JURKA Jakub". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Fencing - Men's Épée Individual Schedule". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Historický úspěch českého šermu. Kordisté porazili domácí Francii a vybojovali na olympijských hrách bronz". Hospodářské noviny (in Czech). Economia. Czech News Agency. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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