Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic, sporting a hand-painted mustache as her lucky charm, is pictured after winning the women's snowboard cross event at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 16, 2014. Her trademark stache is usually painted in black, but for this day she chose the colors of her country's national flag.

Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic, sporting a hand-painted mustache as her lucky charm, smiles after winning the women's snowboard cross event at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 16, 2014. Her trademark stache is usually painted in black, but for this day she chose the colors of her country's national flag.

Czech Republic's Samkova celebrates snowboard cross gold

Czech Republic's Samkova celebrates snowboard cross gold

SOCHI, Russia - A three-photo series shows Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic dancing with joy on the podium after winning gold for the women's snowboard cross event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic (front R) competes in the women's snowboard cross final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Samkova won the gold medal.

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic (front R) competes in the women's snowboard cross final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Samkova won the gold medal.

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic (R) jumps during the women's snowboard cross final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Samkova won the gold medal.

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic holds up a national flag after winning the women's snowboard cross final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

Czech Republic's Samkova wins Olympic women's snowboard cross

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic celebrates after winning the women's snowboard cross final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech snowboarder Eva Samkova poses for the photographer during a meeting with journalists on the current season and her other plans, on January 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech snowboarder Eva Samkova poses for the photographer during a meeting with journalists on the current season and her other plans, on January 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech snowboarder Eva Samkova poses for the photographer during a meeting with journalists on the current season and her other plans, on January 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech snowboarder Eva Samkova poses for the photographer during a meeting with journalists on the current season and her other plans, on January 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech snowboarder Eva Samkova poses for the photographer during a meeting with journalists on the current season and her other plans, on January 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

KAREL GOTT, PETR NOVAK, VERONIKA VITKOVA, EVA SAMKOVA

KAREL GOTT, PETR NOVAK, VERONIKA VITKOVA, EVA SAMKOVA

Members of the Olympic team of the Winter Games in Sochi are seen during a meeting with Czech president Milos Zeman and his wife Ivana at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, April 18, 2014. Pictured from left: singer Karel Gott, speed skating coach Petr Novak, biathlete Veronika Vitkova and snowboarder Eva Samkova. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Czech's snowboarder Eva Samkova, left, and snowboarder and skier Ester Ledecka pose for a portrait as defence Minister Lubomir Metnar meets best athletes of army's sport centre Dukla and their trainers in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Deml)

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Czech's snowboarder Eva Samkova, left, and snowboarder and skier Ester Ledecka pose for a portrait as defence Minister Lubomir Metnar meets best athletes of army's sport centre Dukla and their trainers in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Deml)

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Eva Samkova, Ester Ledecka

Czech's snowboarder Eva Samkova, left, and snowboarder and skier Ester Ledecka pose for a portrait as defence Minister Lubomir Metnar meets best athletes of army's sport centre Dukla and their trainers in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Deml)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova poses with her women's snowboard cross gold medal from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, after returning to Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova, Marek Jelinek

Eva Samkova, Marek Jelinek

Czech's Eva Samkova, left, and her coach Marek Jelinek attend a news conference after returning from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, where she won women's snowboard cross gold medal, Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova lolls out her tongue while posing with her women's snowboard cross gold medal from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, after returning to Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova attends a news conference after returning from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, where she won women's snowboard cross gold medal, Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova poses with her women's snowboard cross gold medal from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, after returning to Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova attends a news conference after returning from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, where she won women's snowboard cross gold medal, Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova attends a news conference after returning from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, where she won women's snowboard cross gold medal, Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

Eva Samkova

Eva Samkova

Czech's Eva Samkova poses with her women's snowboard cross gold medal from the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Solitude, Utah, after returning to Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, February 4, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)