Bosakova-Vechtova, Eva (1931–1991)

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Bosakova-Vechtova, Eva (1931–1991)

Czech gymnast. Name variations: Eva Vechtova. Born Dec 18, 1931; died Jan 10, 1991.

At Helsinki Olympics, won a bronze medal in team all-around (1952); at Melbourne Olympics, won a silver medal in balance beam (1956); at Rome Olympics, won a silver medal in team all-around and a gold medal for balance beam (1960).

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