Josef Odložil

Life and work

The story behind the role.

Czechoslovak runner (1938-1993).

Josef Odložil (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛf ˈodloʒɪl]; 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.

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