Education
Sakala finished second in the 1992-1993 Overall ski jumping and fourth the following season.
Sakala finished second in the 1992-1993 Overall ski jumping and fourth the following season.
He entered his first competition on 15 January 1989 in Harrachov. His first big success was at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville with a bronze medal in the team large hill. His only victory on a regular ski jump was in Liberec on 16 January 1994.
He was the first Czechoslovakian to break the 200 metre barrier.
Sakala made more frequent ski flying appearances from 1996 until his 2002 retirement. Standings
Wins.