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Zatopek retired at the age of 34, after the 1956 Olympics, but still ran some races in 1957 with excellent times. Even after he retired, he retained his love and enthusiasm for racing.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Emil Zatopek: earth's tearing cry and Heaven's beaming smile, Agni Press, 1980
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