Christfried Burmeister
Estonian speed skater, bandy player and athletics competitor
About Christfried Burmeister
Lived 1898 – 1965 (aged 67). Christfried Burmeister was an Estonian and British speed skater, bandy player and athletics competitor.
Christfried Burmeister (later Christfried Puurmeister, 26 May 1898 in Reval, Estonia – 12 July 1965 in Bradford, England) was an Estonian speed skater and bandy player who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
In 1928 he finished 15th in the 500 metres event, 19th in the 1500 metres event and 24th in the 5000 metres competition.
He was also sent to take part of the speed skating event of the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix but later withdrawn. The message about his withdrawal was not sent by Estonian sports officials to the Olympics organizers so Estonian flag was still represented at the opening ceremony.
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Who was Christfried Burmeister?
Estonian speed skater, bandy player and athletics competitor (1898-1965)
When was Christfried Burmeister born?
Christfried Burmeister was born on 26 May 1898 in Tallinn.
When did Christfried Burmeister die?
Christfried Burmeister died on 12 July 1965.
What was Christfried Burmeister's occupation?
Christfried Burmeister was a speed skater, bandy player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Christfried Burmeister?
Christfried Burmeister was Estonian and British.
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