Josef Němec

Czech boxer and Olympian

Josef Němec - Czech boxer and Olympian
Born

1933
92 years ago

Died

September 10th, 2013
11 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Competed in boxing, representing Czechoslovakia at the Olympic Games. Achieved significant recognition in the sport during the 1960s. Won a bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in the light welterweight division, establishing a notable career in boxing competitions.

Bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics

Represented Czechoslovakia in boxing

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