Adolf Gruber
Austrian long-distance runner
About Adolf Gruber
Lived 1920 – 1994 (aged 73). Adolf Gruber was an Austrian long-distance runner, marathon runner and steeplechase runner.
Adolf Gruber (15 May 1920 – 7 January 1994) was an Austrian long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1952, 1956 and the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography Gruber won 33 Austrian titles over varying distances ranging from 3,000 metres to the marathon distance. In addition to athletics he competed in football, cycling, speed skating and table tennis.
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Who was Adolf Gruber?
Austrian long-distance runner
When was Adolf Gruber born?
Adolf Gruber was born on 15 May 1920 in Vienna.
When did Adolf Gruber die?
Adolf Gruber died on 7 January 1994 in Vienna.
What was Adolf Gruber's occupation?
Adolf Gruber was a long-distance runner, marathon runner and steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Adolf Gruber?
Adolf Gruber was Austrian.
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