Edgar Friedli
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edgar•Friedli |
| Used name | Edgar•Friedli |
| Born | 28 October 1933 in Landiswil, Bern (SUI) |
| Died | 21 July 2024 (aged 90 years 8 months 24 days) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | GGB, Bern (SUI) |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Edgar Friedli was a Swiss long-distance runner who specialised in the 10,000 metres. Friedli set several national records in both the 10,000 metres and the marathon during his career, and was a two-time Swiss champion in the former (1961, 1966). In 1968 he was selected to run in the marathon at the Mexico City Olympics but he did not finish the course. In addition to victories on the track, he also won the Murten-Fribourg race in 1964 and the 1976 Athens Marathon.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-20:34 (1968).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SUI |
Edgar Friedli | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |