About Edward Szmidt
Lived 1931 – 2018 (aged 86). Edward Szmidt was a Polish and German sprinter.
Edward Szmidt (4 August 1931 – 29 April 2018) was a Polish sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
He was the older brother of the triple jumper Józef Szmidt.
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Who was Edward Szmidt?
Polish sprinter (1931-2018)
When was Edward Szmidt born?
Edward Szmidt was born on 4 August 1931 in Zabrze.
When did Edward Szmidt die?
Edward Szmidt died on 29 April 2018 in Hamm.
What was Edward Szmidt's occupation?
Edward Szmidt was a sprinter.
What nationality was Edward Szmidt?
Edward Szmidt was Polish and German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Szmidt. https://biography.guide/edward-szmidt/
MLA: "Edward Szmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-szmidt/.
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