Werner Christen
Swiss hurdler
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Werner Christen (29 April 1914 – 2008) was a Swiss hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Born | 29 April 1914 |
| Died | 2008 (aged 93–94) [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | STB, Bern |
Christen finished second behind Harry Whittle in the 440 yards hurdles event at the British 1947 AAA Championships[3][4] and third the following year, again behind Whittle at the 1948 AAA Championships.[5][6]
