About Eduard Pütsep
Lived 1898 – 1960 (aged 61). Eduard Pütsep was an Estonian amateur wrestler and coach.
Eduard Pütsep (21 October 1898 – 22 August 1960) was an Estonian wrestler. He competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympics and won a gold medal in the bantamweight division in 1924, becoming the first Olympic champion in wrestling from Estonia. In 1928 he placed sixth in Greco-Roman and ninth in freestyle wrestling.
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Who was Eduard Pütsep?
Estonian wrestler and coach (1898–1960)
When was Eduard Pütsep born?
Eduard Pütsep was born on 21 October 1898 in Lossina.
When did Eduard Pütsep die?
Eduard Pütsep died on 22 August 1960 in Kuusamo.
What was Eduard Pütsep's occupation?
Eduard Pütsep was an amateur wrestler and coach.
What nationality was Eduard Pütsep?
Eduard Pütsep was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eduard Pütsep. https://biography.guide/eduard-putsep/
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