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Karel Kolár

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Karel Kolár

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Birth dateDec 16, 1955
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Karel Kolár is a Czechia sprinter, born on December 16, 1955. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 21.04 in the 200m, 45.77 in the 400m, 3:03.5h in the 4x400m and 46.21 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Czechia.

Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
46.21
200 m
21.04
1980 season best
46.47
Mar 2, 1980
1980 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 46.21, 200 m 21.04, 1980 season best 46.47 (Mar 2, 1980) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
400m
45.84-May 24, 1980
↓
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1980
400m-short-track
46.47-Mar 2, 1980
↑
European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1980
4x400m
3:03.5h-Jul 31, 1980
↑
-
1979
200m
21.04+2.1Jul 22, 1979--
1979
400m
46.17-Jul 21, 1979
↓
-
1979
400m-short-track
46.21-Feb 25, 1979
↑
European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
1978
400m
45.77-Sep 1, 1978
↓
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1978
400m-short-track
47.96-Mar 11, 1978
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1978
4x400m
3:03.99-Sep 3, 1978
↑
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha

1980

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:07.0HT-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
4x400m
3:03.5HT-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.11-Jul 29The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.27-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
47.26-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
45.84-May 24Praha
400m-short-track
46.55-Mar 2European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
46.89-Mar 2European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
46.47-Mar 2European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
46.47-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
46.55-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
46.89-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.04+2.1Jul 22European Cup Final B, Karlovac
400m
46.17-Jul 21European Cup Final B, Karlovac
400m
46.59-Jun 30European Cup Semi Final, Lüdenscheid
400m
46.29-Jun 23Banská Bystrica
400m-short-track
46.21-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
400m-short-track
47.45-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
400m-short-track
46.87-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
400m-short-track
46.21-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1978

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.37-Sep 13Budapest
4x400m
3:03.99-Sep 3Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
4x400m
3:07.1HT-Sep 2Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
45.77-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
46.28-Aug 31Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
46.33-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
46.28-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
45.77-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
4x400m
3:07.1HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
4x400m
3:03.99-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
46.33-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
400m
46.13-Aug 18Praha NC, Praha
400m
46.3HT-May 26Banská Bystrica
400m-short-track
48.62-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
400m-short-track
47.96-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

Honours

7

The XXII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1980
🥈

European Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1980
🥇

European Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1979
🥈

Praha European Championships

400 Metres

1978
🥉

Praha European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Karel Kolár's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?

Karel Kolár's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 46.21, set on Feb 25, 1979 in Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (AUT) (i).

Which events does Karel Kolár compete in?

Karel Kolár competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 m.

How did Karel Kolár perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 46.47, set on Mar 2, 1980.