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Harry Frieda

1901 – 1983

American decathlete and javelin thrower

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About Harry Frieda

Lived 1901 – 1983 (aged 81). Harry Frieda was an American decathlete and javelin thrower.

Harry Frieda (September 11, 1901 – August 20, 1983) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Frieda was also an accomplished javelin thrower individually, and he won the 1923 NCAA DI javelin championships for the Chicago Maroons track and field team.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Decathlete, javelin thrower
Nationality
Education
University of Chicago

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harry Frieda's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Frieda?

American decathlete and javelin thrower

When was Harry Frieda born?

Harry Frieda was born on 11 September 1901 in Chalmers.

When did Harry Frieda die?

Harry Frieda died on 20 August 1983 in Park Ridge.

What was Harry Frieda's occupation?

Harry Frieda was a decathlete and javelin thrower.

What nationality was Harry Frieda?

Harry Frieda was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Frieda

· Wikidata: Q47490296

· DBpedia: Harry Frieda

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Frieda. https://biography.guide/harry-frieda/

MLA: "Harry Frieda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-frieda/.

Chicago: "Harry Frieda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-frieda/.

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