Emil Zátopek, Czech runner (born 1922)

Emil Zátopek was a Czech long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He won gold in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres runs, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life. He was nicknamed the "Czech Locomotive".

November 21 is the 325th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 40 days remain until the end of the year.