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David Černý - A Tribute to Vera

Written by HOHMANN | Oct 13, 2024 4:00:00 PM

The statue, first showcased at the Czech House during the Paris Olympic Games, has been relocated to the Czech Republic and was recently revealed at the Tyrš House in Prague.

 

The artwork was initially meant to be showcased at the Tokyo Olympics, but unexpected delays led to its unveiling three years later in Paris.

"Věra was thrilled about the concept and commented that it was wonderful to finally have a piece of the Czech Republic in Tokyo," Černý recalled, reflecting on the gymnast's words before her passing in 2016.

Standing ten meters tall and dressed in the colors of the Czech tricolor, the statue quickly drew the attention of both Czech and French spectators beneath the Eiffel Tower.

This extraordinary homage has now arrived in Prague, where it was officially revealed at Tyrš House in the Újezd district of the city, a place intimately linked with Čáslavská, who honed her skills there throughout her distinguished career.

"The statue is captivating because, from certain perspectives, one figure appears while the other seems to disappear. It's a remarkable spectacle, and I urge everyone to visit and witness how she appears to rotate," stated Jiří Kejval, Chairman of the Czech Olympic Committee.

The statue, a tribute to the seven-time Olympic champion, will be exhibited at the Sokol headquarters in Újezd for a minimum of a year, allowing fans to honor the legacy of one of the most remarkable athletes in Czech history.

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