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
2000–01 Czech Cup 2000–01 Czech Cup The 2000–01 Czech Cup was the eighth season of the annual football knock-out tournament of the Czech Republic. Winners Viktoria Žižkov qualified for the 2001–02 UEFA Cup. 26 teams took part in the preliminary round. 83 teams entered the competition at this stage. Along with the 13 winners from the preliminary round, these teams played 48 matches to qualify for the second round. The fourth round was played between 20 and 25 March 2001. The quarterfinals were played between 10 and 12 April 2001. The semifinals were played on 1 and 2 May 2001. The final was