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CAPEK Martin
NOC Czech Republic   
GenderMen
Born 14 Sep 1983
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Residence Prague, CZE
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Club / Team SC Praha: Czech Republic
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Higher education Physical Education - Charles University: Prague, CZE
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Famous relatives His older sister Barbara Capkova represented the Czech Republic in fencing, competing in epee at four editions of the world championships between 2001 and 2006. (SportsDeskOnline, 11 Jul 2018; sportvokoli.cz, 01 Jun 2016)
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Why this sport? He used to play football, but his sister was successful in fencing and his father suggested he should try the sport.
Handedness Right
When and where did you begin this sport? He took up the sport at age 14.
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Occupation Coach
Languages Czech
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Other information OCCUPATION
He has worked as a fencing coach at the SC Praha club in the Czech Republic. (serm-praha.cz, 22 Aug 2020)
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Family Wife Tereza, daughter Adelka
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Sporting philosophy / motto "The strongest part of the winner is his heart." (Facebook profile, 16 Mar 2021)

Major Results
Year Rank Event Venue
World Championships
2013 Quarterfinal Team Epee Budapest, Hungary
European Championships
2013 8 Team Epee Zagreb, Croatia