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Incredible, but true. As a soldier drafted into the Czech army, the young Zatopek trained sometimes in heavy boots, with a full backpack. After his star performance in the 1948 London Olympics, Zatopek was promoted to captain.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Emil Zatopek: Earth's Tearing Cry. Heaven's Beaming Smile, Agni Press, New York, 1980
Sourced from https://srichinmoylibrary.com/ez