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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