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Swiss athlete (1934–2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christian Wägli (22 December 1934 – 17 June 2019) was a Swiss sprinter and middle-distance runner.[1] He finished fifth in the 800 metres and sixth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2]
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Swiss |
Born | Muri bei Bern | 22 December 1934
Died | 17 June 2019 84) | (aged
Sport | |
Sport | Sprinting |
Event(s) | 800 metres 4 × 400 metres relay |
He became the Swiss Sports Personality of the Year in 1958.[1] On the same year, he finished eighth in the 800 metres and competed in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the European Championships.
His personal best times were 47.1 seconds in the 400 metres and 1:47.40 minutes in the 800 metres, both achieved in 1960.[2]
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