Track spikes Emil Zatopek, a distance runner from Czech Republic, wore them during the 1952 Olympics in Helesinki. The front of the sole features a rigid or semi-rigid spike plate containing between 3 and 9 threaded holes called spike wells. Spikes can be screwed into each well using a spike wrench. Recently, some individuals have attempted to add a "through hole" at the bottom of the spike to make them easier to tighten, remove, and install. Some shoes have permanent or "fixed" spikes which are not meant to be removed. Spikes may break during competition. Track shoes are exceptionally light, some shoes
Czech Republic at the 2000 Summer Olympics race, while a fourth competitor withdrew during the cycling phase. Men's: Women's: Men <br> Czech Republic at the 2000 Summer Olympics The Czech Republic competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Men's 800 m Men's 400 m Hurdles Men's Shot Put Men's Discus Men's Javelin Throw Men's Hammer Throw Men's Pole Vault Men's 20 km Walk Men's 50 km Walk Men's Decathlon Women's 400 m Women's 800 m Women's 4 × 400 m Women's Discus Women's Javelin Throw Women's Triple Jump Women's High Jump Women's Pole Vault Men's Light Welterweight (63.5 kg) Men's Light Heavyweight (81 kg) Men's