About Harry Schmidt
Lived 1916 – 1977 (aged 60). Harry Schmidt was a South African modern pentathlete and pentathlete.
Harry Schmidt (19 March 1916 – 13 February 1977) was a South African modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Schmidt?
modern pentathlete (1916–1977)
When was Harry Schmidt born?
Harry Schmidt was born on 19 March 1916 in Queenstown.
When did Harry Schmidt die?
Harry Schmidt died on 13 February 1977 in Cape Town.
What was Harry Schmidt's occupation?
Harry Schmidt was a modern pentathlete and pentathlete.
What nationality was Harry Schmidt?
Harry Schmidt was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Schmidt (pentathlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Schmidt. https://biography.guide/harry-schmidt-modern-pentathlete/
MLA: "Harry Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-schmidt-modern-pentathlete/.
Chicago: "Harry Schmidt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-schmidt-modern-pentathlete/.
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