Josef Imbach

Swiss sprinter, Olympic competitor

Josef Imbach - Swiss sprinter, Olympic competitor
Born

December 15th, 1894
130 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Competed in athletics specializing in sprinting events. Participated in the men's 4x100 meters relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Achieved recognition in national championships and contributed to the development of sprinting in Switzerland.

Competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics

Won multiple national sprint titles

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