About Jakob Kiefer
Lived 1919 – 1991 (aged 71). Jakob Kiefer was a German artistic gymnast and athlete.
Jakob Kiefer (3 December 1919 – 18 January 1991) was a German gymnast. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and finished in fourth and fifth place with the German team, respectively. Individually his best achievement was seventh place on the vault in 1956.
During his career he won 12 national titles, on the parallel bars (1950, 1954), pommel horse (1950, 1951 and 1954), rings (1950), vault (1950, 1954), horizontal bar (1950), floor (1950) and allround (1950, 1951).
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Who was Jakob Kiefer?
artistic gymnast
When was Jakob Kiefer born?
Jakob Kiefer was born on 3 December 1919 in Bad Kreuznach.
When did Jakob Kiefer die?
Jakob Kiefer died on 18 January 1991 in Bad Kreuznach.
What was Jakob Kiefer's occupation?
Jakob Kiefer was an artistic gymnast and athlete.
What nationality was Jakob Kiefer?
Jakob Kiefer was German.
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