Eva Herzigová: A Legacy of Beauty and Endurance Eva Herzigová's childhood in a small Czech town was far removed from the glamour of her future career as one of the world's top models.
Born to parents who ran a successful restaurant, Herzigová's earliest interests lay in sports – she was an avid basketball player and gymnast – which instilled in her the discipline and physicality that would serve her well on the catwalk.
As she entered her teenage years, Herzigová began to take notice of the fashion world around her.