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Josef Odložil
- Born
- Nov 11, 1938 (87 years old)
- Events
- Mile
Josef Odložil is a Czechia middle-distance runner, born on November 11, 1938. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:51.0h in the 800m, 3:37.6h in the 1500m, 3:55.55 in the Mile, 8:10.0h in the 3000m and 3:49.6h in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.
Personal best · Mile3:55.55
1968 season best3:47.49Oct 18, 1968
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe XIX Olympic GamesOct 20, 1968 · 3:48.69
As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile 3:55.55, 1968 season best 3:47.49 (Oct 18, 1968) · Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games, Oct 20, 1968, 3:48.69 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 87 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1500m | 3:47.49 | – | Oct 18, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1966 | 1500m | 3:42.1h | – | Sep 3, 1966 | Budapest European Championships |
| 1965 | Mile | 3:55.55 | – | Aug 30, 1965 | – |
| 1964 | 1500m | 3:39.3h | – | Oct 17, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |
| 1964 | Mile | 3:56.4 | – | Nov 17, 1964 | – |