Emil Hirschfeld
German shot and discus thrower
About Emil Hirschfeld
Lived 1903 – 1968 (aged 64). Emil Hirschfeld was a German and Polish athletics competitor, discus thrower and shot putter.
Emil Hirschfeld (31 July 1903 – 23 February 1968) was a German athlete who won a bronze medal in the shot put at the 1928 Olympics. The same year he set two world records in this event. At the 1932 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in the shot put and 14th in the discus throw.
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Who was Emil Hirschfeld?
German shot and discus thrower (1903-1968)
When was Emil Hirschfeld born?
Emil Hirschfeld was born on 31 July 1903 in Gdańsk.
When did Emil Hirschfeld die?
Emil Hirschfeld died on 23 February 1968 in Berlin.
What was Emil Hirschfeld's occupation?
Emil Hirschfeld was an athletics competitor, discus thrower and shot putter.
What nationality was Emil Hirschfeld?
Emil Hirschfeld was German and Polish.
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