About Karel Nedvěd
Lived 1879 – 1969 (aged 89–90). Karel Nedvěd was a Czech athletics competitor.
Karel Nedvěd was a Bohemian track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Nedvěd competed in the 400 metre hurdles, placing fifth of five overall. He placed third in his semifinal heat to be the only hurdler not to qualify for the final in the event, due to the five-man field being divided into two semifinals of two and three competitors with the top two from each semifinal advancing.
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Who was Karel Nedvěd?
Czech runner
When was Karel Nedvěd born?
Karel Nedvěd was born in 1879 in Lány.
When did Karel Nedvěd die?
Karel Nedvěd died in 1969.
What was Karel Nedvěd's occupation?
Karel Nedvěd was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Karel Nedvěd?
Karel Nedvěd was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karel Nedvěd. https://biography.guide/karel-nedved/
MLA: "Karel Nedvěd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karel-nedved/.
Chicago: "Karel Nedvěd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karel-nedved/.
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