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(Czech Ski Jumper) Rudolf Burkert, a talented Nordic skier of Czechoslovak descent, excelled in the 1920s and 1930s. He made history by clinching a bronze medal in ski jumping at the 1928 Winter Olympics, marking Czechoslovakia's first Winter Olympics medal. Burkert further showcased his prowess by winning a gold in nordic combined at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 1927 and a silver in ski jumping in 1933. His impressive achievements solidified his reputation as a skilled and accomplished athlete in the skiing world.