Career He was born in Litoměřice. He was the coach of Olympic silver medalist Václav Chalupa, Junior. from 1989 to 2004.
Achievements In 1976 he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which won the bronze medal in the quadruple sculls event. Four years later he won his second bronze medal this time with his partner Václav Vochoska in the double sculls competition.