About Erwin Kern
Lived 1888 – 1963 (aged 74). Erwin Kern was a German athletics competitor.
Erwin Kern (23 August 1888 – 20 March 1963) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Pfirt and died in Schönau im Schwarzwald.
In 1912, he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metres competition. He was also a member of the German relay team, which was disqualified in the final of the 4x100 metre relay competition after a fault with its second baton passing.
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Who was Erwin Kern?
German athlete (1888-1963)
When was Erwin Kern born?
Erwin Kern was born on 23 August 1888 in Ferrette.
When did Erwin Kern die?
Erwin Kern died on 20 March 1963 in Schönau im Schwarzwald.
What was Erwin Kern's occupation?
Erwin Kern was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Erwin Kern?
Erwin Kern was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erwin Kern. https://biography.guide/erwin-kern/
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