About Fritz Bleiweiß
Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 77). Fritz Bleiweiß was a German athletics competitor.
Fritz Bleiweiß (27 November 1911 – 27 June 1989) was a German racewalker, best known for his achievements in 50 kilometres race walk
In 1934 European Athletics Championships in Turin, Italy, he did not finish the race. At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, he reached 6th place, and 4th in 1938 European Athletics Championships in Paris, France.
Multiple medalist (including gold) in national championships.
He represented Berliner Athletik Klub and MTV Braunschweig.
Life records 50 kilometres race walk - 4:36:49 (1936)
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Who was Fritz Bleiweiß?
German racewalker (1911–1989)
When was Fritz Bleiweiß born?
Fritz Bleiweiß was born on 27 November 1911 in Berlin.
When did Fritz Bleiweiß die?
Fritz Bleiweiß died on 27 June 1989 in Forchheim.
What was Fritz Bleiweiß's occupation?
Fritz Bleiweiß was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Fritz Bleiweiß?
Fritz Bleiweiß was German.
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