About Josef Doležal
Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 78). Josef Doležal was a Czech athletics competitor and association football player.
Josef Doležal (; 12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czech athlete who competed mainly in the 50 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.
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Who was Josef Doležal?
Czechoslovak racewalker (1920-1999)
When was Josef Doležal born?
Josef Doležal was born on 12 December 1920 in Příbram.
When did Josef Doležal die?
Josef Doležal died on 28 January 1999 in Prague.
What was Josef Doležal's occupation?
Josef Doležal was an athletics competitor and association football player.
What nationality was Josef Doležal?
Josef Doležal was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Doležal. https://biography.guide/josef-dolezal/
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