Örjan Sandler

In 1964 he finished 17th in the 10000 m, 18th in the 1500 me, and 19th in the 5000 m contest. Four years later he won the bronze medal in the 10000 m event. He finished sixth in the 5000 m and tenth in the 1500 m contest.[1]

At the 1972 Games he finished 14th in the 5000 m and 15th in the 10000 m competition. In 1976 he finished fifth in the 10000 m and eighth in the 5000 m event.[1]

His final Olympic appearance was in 1980 when he finished 14th in the 10000 m competition.[1]

Personal bests:[1]

• 500 m – 41.2 (1969)
• 1000 m – 1:21.9 (1969)
• 1500 m – 2:04.2 (1968)
• 5000 m – 7:22.5 (1969)
• 10000 m – 15:09.00 (1980)

Sandler was an active and versatile athlete who competed in long-distance running, cycling, orienteering, triathlon, cross-country and Nordic skiing. He was particularly successful in triathlon, winning multiple international competitions in various age groups such as the World Championships in 2001.[2][3]

• Ironman results