

1969 – He was born on the 18th day of April this year in Prostejov, Czechoslovakia.
1991 – He won at the 3rd IAAF World Championships in Athletics for Decathlon which was held in Tokyo, Japan.
1992 – He was a gold medalist (Decathlon) in the 25th Olympic Games held in Barcelona.
1995 – He won at the 5th IAAF World Championships in Athletics (Decathlon) in Gothenburg.