Daniel Riedo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDaniel•Riedo
Used nameDaniel•Riedo
Born22 February 1942 in Oberschrot, Fribourg (SUI)
Measurements194 cm / 94 kg
AffiliationsTV-AS Pratteln
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Daniel Riedo ran the 110 metre hurdles at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He was also entered in the 4x100 relay but did not compete in that event. Riedo won three Swiss titles in the 110 hurdles (1967, 1970-71) and one national championship in the decathlon, winning both events at the 1967 Swiss Nationals. He also had multiple other podium finishes at the Swiss Championships, and won several national relay titles with his club, TV Pratteln AS.

Personal Best: 110H – 13.8 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics SUI Daniel Riedo
110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) 6 h1 r2/3
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Switzerland DNS