 The Czechs have been especially proficient in gymnastics, and for winter sports, ice hockey.The current decathlon world champion is Czech Roman Šebrle, who as tradition dictates, holds the title of "World's Greatest Athlete" and who was identified to be a potential face of the Games.Prague is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe,
and as a popular tourist destination, it holds many of the cultural aspects that appeal to the IOC.