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 | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Born | 22 December 1934 Muri bei Bern |
| Died | 17 June 2019 (aged 84) |
| 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]
References edit
- ^ a b Sportler des Jahres 1958: Christian Wägli gestorben (in German)
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Christian Wägli Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
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