Other big surprises were gold medal performances of the cyclist Jiří Daler and weightlifter Hans Zdražila, who broke a world record during his performance. Medal hopes of world record holder athlete Ludvík Daněk were fulfilled with little disappointment, in the form of a silver medal.
The Olympics saw remarkable performances from cyclists Jiří Daler and weightlifter Hans Zdražila, both achieving gold medals.  Meanwhile, Ludvík Daněk, who held the world record, secured a silver medal despite his hopes for gold.