Josef Doležal

Josef Doležal (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛv ˈdolɛʒal]; 12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.[1]

Josef Doležal
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Czechoslovakia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1952 Helsinki50 kilometre walk
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1954 Bern10 kilometre walk
Silver medal – second place 1954 Bern50 kilometre walk

He competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 50 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.

References

  1. Josef Dolezal. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2015-02-01.
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