Czech athlete Michal Rada is preparing for the World Athletics U20 Championships scheduled to take place in Eugene, Oregon, in 2026. World Athletics published a feature outlining his background, development, and recent performances as part of the build-up to the event.
Rada competes in the 400 metres hurdles. He has been active in international junior competitions and has steadily improved his results over the past few seasons. He is part of a new generation of Czech athletes competing at elite youth level.
One of the milestones in Rada’s career came at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima. He advanced through the rounds and reached the final of the 400m hurdles. In that competition, he set a new Czech U20 record and earned a silver medal. His times placed him among the fastest athletes in his age group globally.
In 2025, Rada competed at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tampere. He won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles. His winning time set a new championship record and another national U20 record for the Czech Republic. During the same championships, he also took part in the men’s 4x400m relay, which won gold and set a Czech U20 relay record.
The World Athletics feature also highlighted Rada’s training routine and support structure. He balances school commitments with athletics training. His preparation includes technical hurdle work, speed training, and strength conditioning. The article noted that consistency and planning have been central to his progress.
Rada comes from an athletic family environment. His twin sister also competes in track and field. The feature mentioned that family support has played a role in his development as a young athlete.
The 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships will be held at Hayward Field. The venue has previously hosted major international athletics events. The championships will bring together top junior athletes from around the world across multiple disciplines.
Rada is expected to compete as part of the Czech team at the event, subject to selection and qualification. His previous results place him among the athletes with international experience at junior level.
The feature presented Rada as an athlete with a record of consistent performance at major youth competitions. His results at world and European championships form the basis of his preparation for Oregon in 2026.
