About Emil Beyer
Lived 1876 – 1934 (aged 57). Emil Beyer was an American artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
Emil Beyer (November 22, 1876 in New York – October 15, 1934 in Rockville Centre, New York) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Born to German immigrant parents in New York state, Beyer was a member of the New York Turnverein. In 1904 he won the silver medal in the team event. He was also 30th in gymnastics all-around event, 34th in gymnastics' triathlon event and 36th in athletics' triathlon event.
He entered the United States Military Academy in 1897, but failed to graduate. In later life, he operated a drug store.
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Who was Emil Beyer?
American gymnast (1876–1934)
When was Emil Beyer born?
Emil Beyer was born on 22 November 1876 in New York.
When did Emil Beyer die?
Emil Beyer died on 15 October 1934 in Rockville Centre.
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Emil Beyer was an artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
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Emil Beyer was American.
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