Henry Dafel
South AfricaRetired- Born
- Jan 8, 1889
- Birthplace
- Pretoria, Gauteng (RSA)
Henry Dafel is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 8, 1889 in Pretoria, Gauteng (RSA). He competes primarily in the 400m.
His personal bests include 50.8 in the 400m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions.
1920 season best50.8Aug 19, 1920
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe VII Olympic Games, AntwerpAug 22, 1920 · 3:43.6h
As of Oct 30, 2026: 1920 season best 50.8 (Aug 19, 1920) · Last competition: The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp, Aug 22, 1920, 3:43.6h · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 137 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 400m | 50.8 | – | Aug 19, 1920 | The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp |