Remigius Machura

Remigius Machura (Czech pronunciation: [ˈremɪɡɪjus ˈmaxura]) (born 3 July 1960 in Rychnov nad Kněžnou) is a retired shot putter who represented Czechoslovakia.[1] His career highlights include a bronze medal at the first World Championships and a gold medal at the first World Indoor Championships. He also represented his country at the 1988 Summer Olympics where he finished fifth. His personal best put of 21.93 metres puts him 20th in the all-time performers list and he remains the Czech record holder in the event indoors and outdoors.

Remigius Machura
Personal information
Born (1960-07-03) 3 July 1960
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Czechoslovakia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Helsinki Shot put

He was banned from the sport for life in 1985 for using Stanozolol, but this ruling was overturned just two years later. After retirement, Machura openly admitted to using banned substances throughout his career. In 2000, an investigation headed by Dr. Jan Hnizdil revealed a secret state-sponsored doping programme in 1980s Czechoslovakia. Elite athletes were forced into doping, known as the "Program of Specialized Care", and Machura acknowledged that he had been a participant and claimed a number of other prominent Czechoslovakian athletes were also involved.[2]

Machura has a son, also named Remigius Machura, who is a shot putter as well.[3] In September 2010 he got 2-year doping ban. [4]

International competitions
YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing  Czechoslovakia
1982 European Indoor Championships Milan, Italy 2rd 20.07 m
European Championships Athens, Greece 3rd 20.59 m
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd 20.98 m
1985 World Indoor Championships Paris, France 1st 21.22 m
European Indoor Championships Athens, Greece 1st 21.74 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 4th 21.39 m
1988 European Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 1st 21.42 m
Summer Olympics Seoul, South Korea 5th 20.57 m

See also

References
  1. Remigius Machura. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2015-02-01.
  2. Sliva, Jan (2000-02-10). Czech authorities admit to secret doping program. Slam Sports. Retrieved on 2010-05-21.
  3. Machura Remigius. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-05-21.
  4. Machura gets 2-year doping ban. CNN
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