About Adolf Wagner
Lived 1911 – 1984 (aged 72). Adolf Wagner was a German weightlifter.
Adolf Wagner (23 July 1911 – 9 June 1984) was a German weightlifter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the middleweight category. He lifted a total of 352.5 kg (clean and press - 97.5 kg, snatch - 112.5 kg, clean & jerk - 142.5 kg) at bodyweight of 74 kg. He was a member of the club Kraftsportverein Essen 1888. He also won the gold medal in the 1938 World Weightlifting Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adolf Wagner?
German weightlifter
When was Adolf Wagner born?
Adolf Wagner was born on 27 June 1911 in Essen.
When did Adolf Wagner die?
Adolf Wagner died on 9 April 1984 in Essen.
What was Adolf Wagner's occupation?
Adolf Wagner was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Adolf Wagner?
Adolf Wagner was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Adolf Wagner (weightlifter)
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