Örjan Sandler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOlof Örjan•Sandler
Used nameÖrjan•Sandler
Born28 September 1940 in Sunne, Jämtland (SWE)
Measurements180 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsIF Castor, Östersund (SWE) / IFK Strömsund, Strömsund (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

For about two decades, Örjan Sandler competed in speed skating. His first major international competitions were in the 1964, and he competed through the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. A solid long distance skater, his international successes were modest. In the European Championships, he consistently reached the final 16, but never placed better than 7th (1975). His best placement in the World Championships was also 7th, achieved in 1969. In the Olympics, Sandler had his major international result. In the 1968 Grenbole 10,000 m, Sandler took an unexpected bronze behind the surprising Johnny Höglin and the favored Fred Anton Maier. In Swedish championships, Sandler’s results were modest too, winning five titles in all: 1,500 m (1967), 5,000 m (1967) and 10,000 m (1969, 1975-76). Sandler was also active in various other sports, such as orienteering and running, and he became a successful Masters athlete in the triathlon. Having studied at the Idrottshögskolan in Stockholm, Sandler worked as a sports teacher in Strömsund.

Personal Bests: 500 – 41.2 (1969); 1000 – 1:21.9 (1969); 1500 – 2:04.2 (1968); 5000 – 7:22.5 (1969); 10000 – 15:09.00 (1980).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) SWE Örjan Sandler
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 18
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 19
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 17
1968 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) SWE Örjan Sandler
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 10
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 6
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1972 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) SWE Örjan Sandler
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 14
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 15
1976 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) SWE Örjan Sandler
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5
1980 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) SWE Örjan Sandler
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 14