Why is Emil Zatopek famous?

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Emil Zátopek He won the gold medal in the 10,000-metre race at the 1948 Olympics in London and three gold medals at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, in the 5,000- and 10,000-metre races and in the marathon.

What do long distance runners need?

20 Tips For Long Distance Running

Use the right gear. It may sound obvious, but long distance running requires that you be properly clad.
Get durable sneakers. Photo by Alexander Redl on Unsplash.
Have a well-tailored training plan.
Eat healthy.
Warm up.
Cool down.
Staying hydrated.
Don’t run too soon after having a meal.

Who is the best runner of all time?

Best Sprinters

Usain Bolt. “Usain Bolt – The Bolt!” by Nick J Webb is licensed with CC BY 2.0.
Michael Johnson. “Runner Michael Johnson” by John Mathew Smith is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo Jo)
Dame Kelly Holmes.
Sir Roger Bannister.
Emil Zatopek.
Paula Radcliff.
Eluid Kipchoge.

How do I increase my running distance from a 5K to a 10k?

Here are some tips to help you transition smoothly from a 5k to 10k:

1: Develop the Distance Steadily.
2: Rest & Recover.
3: Cross-Train.
5: Do One Long Run Every Week.
6: An Endurance Session Once A Week.

Who is the fastest long-distance runner?

Eliud Kipchoge
10 Fastest Marathoners on Record-Eligible Course: Men

Runner	Finish Time	Pace/Mile
Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)	2:01:39	4:38.4
Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia)	2:01:41	4:38.5
Birhanu Legese (Ethiopia)	2:02:48	4:41.0
Mosinet Geremew (Ethiopia)	2:02:55	4:41.3