“I speak five languages, which actually makes it easier when you join a new team. You can settle much quicker because you can help team-mates much faster and better. People need to be careful around me, though - I can understand everything.”

Czech hurdler

Petr Čech is a Czech hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1972 Summer Olympics, representing his country in track and field at the highest international level of the era. His public record is tied to that Olympic appearance and to his work in hurdles. The available information identifies him as an athlete from Czechoslovakia's sporting period, best known for taking part in the 110 metres hurdles event in 1972.