| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Athletics | ||
| Competitor for Czechoslovakia | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1952 Helsinki | 50 kilometre walk |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 1954 Bern | 10 kilometre walk |
| Silver | 1954 Bern | 50 kilometre walk |
Josef Doležal (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛf ˈdolɛʒal]) (12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.
He competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 50 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Mikaelsson |
Men's 20km Walk World Record Holder 5 June 1955 – 23 September 1955 |
Succeeded by Vladimir Golubnichy |
| Preceded by Vladimir Golubnichy |
Men's 20km Walk World Record Holder 25 July 1956 – 13 April 1957 |
Succeeded by Vladimir Guk |
| Preceded by Viggo Invorsen |
Men's 50km Walk World Record Holder 4 August 1946 – 29 August 1952 |
Succeeded by Vladimir Ukhov |
| Preceded by Vladimir Ukhov |
Men's 50km Walk World Record Holder 12 September 1954 – 17 November 1955 |
Succeeded by Anatoliy Yegorov |