About Alfrēds Ruks
Lived 1890 – 1941 (aged 51). Alfrēds Ruks was a Latvian and Russian athletics competitor.
Alfrēds Ruks (27 October 1890 – 30 November 1941) was a Latvian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1912 Summer Olympics, representing the Russian Empire and the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1924 Summer Olympics, representing Latvia.
He was executed in a Soviet prison camp during World War II.
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Who was Alfrēds Ruks?
Latvian athletics competitor (1890-1941)
When was Alfrēds Ruks born?
Alfrēds Ruks was born on 28 October 1890 in Sigulda.
When did Alfrēds Ruks die?
Alfrēds Ruks died on 30 November 1941 in Solikamsk.
What was Alfrēds Ruks's occupation?
Alfrēds Ruks was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Alfrēds Ruks?
Alfrēds Ruks was Latvian and Russian.
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