Roman Sebrle
Roman Sebrle
Roman Šebrleis an athlete from the Czech Republic. He is considered to be one of the best decathlon athletes of all time. Originally a high jumper, he competes in decathlon and heptathlon for team Dukla Prague and is a former world record holder in the decathlon. In 2001 in Götzis he became the first decathlete ever to achieve over 9,000 points, setting the record at 9,026 points, succeeding his compatriot, Tomáš Dvořák, who had scored 8,994 points two years earlier...
NationalityCzechoslovakian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth26 November 1974
If the javelin had hit me 10cm to the left, it would have punctured my lung, 20cm higher the throat, which would have been the worst-case scenario. Just 1cm higher and it would have hit bone, muscle and tendon and that would have been the end of my sporting career.
I looked at my shoulder and saw a javelin stuck in it. I was in shock.
I am the type of guy that always looks into the future. But, of course, you never completely forget a javelin in your shoulder.
I did not need glucose to win the silver.
My position in the army is as sport instructor. This allows me generous time off for travel and competition. I also receive a monthly salary from the army.
I think I always prefer the long jump, high jump, and javelin. I don't like the 400 metres and the pole vault except when I'm really in shape.
During the decathlon, I always think only of the next event and my personal record.
I wanted to wait until the birth and only then make the decision. I came after a hectic week, with not enough time to rest. But I must admit I expected a higher score. But a win is a win and I have enough time left to prepare well for Moscow.
It (the doping scandal) is a tragedy for me. It makes me want to cry. I am seriously considering putting an end to this year's season. ... I don't feel like training, much less competing.
I believed that Bryan (Clay, the US 2005 World Championship decathlon winner) would be the winner in Moscow but that I would at least fight for one of the remaining two medals.