Olga Fikotová
Olympic athlete
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Olga Fikotová was a Czechoslovak and later American discus thrower. She is best known for winning gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and for her romance across Cold War barriers with American hammer gold medalist Hal Connolly. Wikipedia
Born: 1932, Libiš, Czechia
Died: April 12, 2024 (age 91 years)
Spouse: Hal Connolly (m. 1957–1974)
Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)