Dominik Dvořák
Czech bobsledder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Czech bobsledder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dominik Dvořák (born 9 June 1992) is a former Czech bobsledder.[2]
Dvořák in 2021 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Czech |
| Born | 9 June 1992 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 191 m (627 ft)[1] |
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Sport |  Bobsleigh |
| Retired | 2024 |
Dvořák developed his love of bobsleigh at five years old. Whilst training in a hall in Strahov, Prague, president of Czech bobsleigh association asked him to try bobsleigh, to which he accepted.[3]
Dvořák finished 16th place at the 2014 Winter Olympics, where he teamed up in the four-man bobsleigh category with Dominik Suchý, Jan Vrba, and Michal Vacek.[4]
At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Dvořák teamed up with Jakub Nosek in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing 17th place.[5] The pair also finished eleventh place at the 2018–19.[6]
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At the 2019–20 Bobsleigh World Cup in Königssee, Dvořák teamed up with Suchý, Jan Šindelář, and Nosek – finishing seventh place in the final standings of the four-man bobsleigh.[7] In Königssee, Dvořák partnered with Suchý in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing tenth place.[8] Said four-man bobsleigh also finished tenth place during IBSF World Championships 2020.[9]
At the 2020–21 Bobsleigh World Cup, Dvořák and Suchý partnered again for the two-man bobsleigh event in Sigulda, Latvia. They made it to the top ten for their second time in a row, finishing tenth place.[10]
After Suchý withdrew from the 2022 Winter Olympics due to an injury, it was confirmed that Dvořák would join Šindelář and Nosek, along with newcomers Dominik Záleský and Jáchym Procházka.[11] During the tournament, Dvořák teamed up with Nosek in the two-man bobsleigh category, finishing 12th place.[12]
Following Šindelář and Nosek's retirement from the 2022 Winter Olympics, it was confirmed that Dvořák's fellow bobsleigh crew would consist of Záleský, David Bureš, and Jáchym Procházka.[13]
During the IBSF European Championships 2023, Dvořák partnered with Procházka in the two-man event, finishing eleventh place.[14] However, on 24 January 2023, Dvořák suffered a left knee injury that led him to miss the rest of the season. He was replaced by Matěj Běhounek.[15]
Dvořák returned on 9 December 2023, where he partnered with Záleský during the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2023–24 Bobsleigh World Cup.[16] They also teamed up with Michal Dobeš and David Bureš in the four-man category.[17] All of them finished 14th place in both event categories.
On 9 January 2024, Dvořák announced his retirement from bobsleigh at the age of 31, citing health reasons.[18]
Dvořák is bilingual in Czech and English.[19] He is in relationship with Adéla Vašutová, a professional volleyball player.[20] Dvořák enjoys watching hockey and ice skating, the latter of which has been his interest since childhood.[21]
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