Friday, 16 August 2019

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Adam Ondra wins Lead, sharpens status for Tokyo 2020 in Chamonix World Cup

The Sports Examiner |
15 July 2019
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Czech climber Adam Ondra posted his first World Cup lead win since 2015 with a triumph in Chamonix (FRA), giving him a win in both Bouldering (in Meiringen/SUI) and Lead this season.

Castles for bedtime stories

Brno Daily |
16 July 2019
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Buchlov Castle is about an hour away by car, not overrun with people and not overly taxing for day trips with young children.

Red Bull Air Race: Czech pilot Šonka seizes Lake Balaton pole

World Air Sports Federation |
15 July 2019
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In an historic first, the 14 pilots of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship took off for Qualifying in the new location of Lake Balaton on Saturday. At second in the overall standings, defending World Champion Martin Šonka set a blistering track record to clinch the pole.

Czech pair wins boys' doubles at Wimbledon

TSN |
15 July 2019
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Jonas Forejtek and Jiri Lehecka won the junior boys' doubles title at Wimbledon. The top-seeded pair from the Czech Republic beat Liam Draxl of Canada and Govind Nanda of the United States 7-5, 6-4.

Gene Deitch on Pete Seeger, US Communists in Czechoslovakia and Prague's transformation

Radio Prague |
15 July 2019
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Animator Gene Deitch talks about the small number of Americans who moved here in the communist period, one of them being the great folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger.

Žluté lázně - a popular bathing spot

Radio Prague |
16 July 2019
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One of the most convenient spots for bathing and catching some rays in Prague is Žluté lázně, which is a tram ride down the Vltava to the Podolí neighbourhood.

Czech teen at 14 is youngest kid on the block at Wimbledon

Yahoo Sports/AFP |
12 July 2019
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Coco Gauff stunned Wimbledon with her run to the fourth round aged just 15, but the youngest player competing at the All England Club is her friend Linda Fruhvirtova -- who only recently turned 14.

Don't Miss: Prague's Picnic, French Market and lakeside performances

By Narmin Ismiyeva | Prague Daily Monitor |
12 Jul 2019

Weather forecasts are predicting rains this weekend, but don't let them scare you! Pack your umbrellas and enjoy the outdoor activities and the versatile Prague summer in full.

Exploring Places: Trosky Castle

By Narmin Ismiyeva | Prague Daily Monitor |
12 Jul 2019

Trying to reach the Trosky castle on a bicycle might be tricky, especially if you've never ridden one. Luckily there are other ways to conquer the 14th century landmark of Bohemian Paradise.

74 things to do in Prague with kids

The Little Adventurer |
11 July 2019
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A city famous for its romantic cobblestone lanes, beautiful baroque facades and warm, noisy beer halls might not scream child-friendly city break. But Prague is a city full of surprises.
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