Josef Krysta

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosef•Krysta
Used nameJosef•Krysta
Born24 October 1956 in Český Těšín, Moravskoslezský kraj (CZE)
Measurements158 cm / 57 kg
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Josef Krysta had the following finishes at major championships – 1981 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1983 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1982 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1979 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1978 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1975 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (5th); 1983 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (6th); 1981 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (7th); 1984 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (7th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1976 Summer Olympics Wrestling TCH CZE Josef Krysta
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 8
1980 Summer Olympics Wrestling TCH CZE Josef Krysta
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 6