About Jakob Vogt
Lived 1902 – 1985 (aged 82). Jakob Vogt was a German weightlifter, road mender and strength athlete.
Jakob Vogt (4 September 1902 – 1 January 1985) was a German male weightlifter, who competed in the Light-Heavyweight category and represented Germany at international competitions. He won the silver medal at the 1911 World Weightlifting Championships and the gold medal at the 1924 European Championships in the middleweight class. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics. During his career he set a total of eleven world records in the light-heavyweight category between 1926 and 1932; five in the press, one in the snatch, and five in the total.
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Who was Jakob Vogt?
German weightlifter (1902–1985)
When was Jakob Vogt born?
Jakob Vogt was born on 4 September 1902 in Ochtendung.
When did Jakob Vogt die?
Jakob Vogt died on 1 January 1985 in Mayen.
What was Jakob Vogt's occupation?
Jakob Vogt was a weightlifter, road mender and strength athlete.
What nationality was Jakob Vogt?
Jakob Vogt was German.
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