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Václav Winter
Full name: Václav Winter
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 152 lbs (69 kg)
Born: September 7, 1924 in Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic
Died: March 20, 2009
Affiliations: RH Praha, Praha (CZE)
Country: 
Czechoslovakia
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Originally an ice hockey player, Winter started running as a teenager. He was successful in the post-War years, winning the Czechoslovakian title three years in a row (1947-1949). He also broke national records on the 1000 m and 4×800 m. He represented his country internationally eleven times, notably in the 1948 Olympics, where he reached the semi-finals. After his career, Winter briefly coached and wrote a book on middle distance running. Personal Best: 800 – 1:53.0 (1948). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 23 | London | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | Czechoslovakia | TCH | 6 h2 r2/3 |
Men's 800 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T(H) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 23 | London | Athletics | Czechoslovakia | Semi-Finals | Heat Two | 6 | 1:57.7 | |
| 1948 Summer | 23 | London | Athletics | Czechoslovakia | Round One | Heat Four | 4 | QU | 1:55.1 |
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