Josef Doležal (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛv ˈdolɛʒal]; 12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.[1]

Josef Doležal
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Czechoslovakia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki 50 kilometre walk
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1954 Bern 10 kilometre walk
Silver medal – second place 1954 Bern 50 kilometre walk

He competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 50 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.

References

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  1. ^ Josef Dolezal. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2015-02-01.
Records
Preceded by Men's 20km Walk World Record Holder
5 June 1955 – 23 September 1955
25 July 1956 – 13 April 1957
Succeeded by
Preceded by Men's 50km Walk World Record Holder
4 August 1946 – 29 August 1952
12 September 1954 – 17 November 1955
Succeeded by