Armin Scheurer
Swiss athlete
About Armin Scheurer
Lived 1917 – 1990 (aged 72). Armin Scheurer was a Swiss association football player, athletics competitor and association football coach.
Armin Scheurer (December 24, 1917 – August 27, 1990) was a Swiss athlete. He held nine national records for his nation. He also coached football. In 1950 he was Swiss Sports Personality of the Year.
He was a decathlete during his active career and competed in that discipline at the 1948 Summer Olympics, but failed to finish. He was fourth at the 1946 European Athletics Championships and fifth at the 1950 European Athletics Championships, managing sixth in the individual pole vault at the latter event.
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Who was Armin Scheurer?
Swiss athlete (1917-1990)
When was Armin Scheurer born?
Armin Scheurer was born on 24 December 1917.
When did Armin Scheurer die?
Armin Scheurer died on 27 August 1990 in Biel/Bienne.
What was Armin Scheurer's occupation?
Armin Scheurer was an association football player, athletics competitor and association football coach.
What nationality was Armin Scheurer?
Armin Scheurer was Swiss.
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