Emil met the love of his life Marcella Czech at a dance, where he was drawn to her beautiful brown eyes. They were united in marriage June 1, 1949 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bowlus, Minnesota.

Emil Zátopek: The greatest Olympian vanished from public life after he defied Russian tanks in 1968. Emil Zátopek was once the world's best loved athlete – many runners still consider him the ...