About Josef Odložil
Lived 1938 – 1993 (aged 54). Josef Odložil was a Czech athletics competitor.
Josef Odložil (; 11 November 1938 – 10 September 1993) was a Czech middle-distance runner. During the 1960s he was a national champion on numerous occasions but had mixed success at international level. He won a silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Running career An avid runner since early age, Odložil began training with a coach at a military school in Bratislava.
Legacy Since 1994 an athletic meet Josef Odložil Memorial is held annually in his memory.
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Who was Josef Odložil?
Czechoslovak runner (1938-1993)
When was Josef Odložil born?
Josef Odložil was born on 11 November 1938 in Otrokovice, Zlín.
When did Josef Odložil die?
Josef Odložil died on 10 September 1993 in Olomouc.
What was Josef Odložil's occupation?
Josef Odložil was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Josef Odložil?
Josef Odložil was Czech.
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