Örjan Sandler

Örjan Sandler (born 28 September 1940) is a Swedish speed skater who competed in five Winter Olympics between 1964 and 1980.

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.

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.

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

Personal bests:

• 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.