Václav Winter
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Václav•Winter |
| Used name | Václav•Winter |
| Born | 7 September 1924 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 20 March 2009 |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | RH Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
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 | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TCH |
CZE |
Václav Winter | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r2/3 |