About Jan Heřmánek
Lived 1907 – 1978 (aged 70). Jan Heřmánek was a Czech boxer.
Jan Heřmánek (May 28, 1907 – May 13, 1978) was a Czechoslovak boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he won the silver medal in the middleweight class after losing the final against Piero Toscani.
He died in Prague.
1928 Olympic results Below is the record of Jan Heřmánek, a Czech middleweight boxer who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Georges Pixius (Luxembourg) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Harry Henderson (United States) on points Semifinal: defeated Fred Mallin (Great Britain) on points Final: lost to Piero Toscani (Italy) on points (was awarded silver medal)
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Who was Jan Heřmánek?
Czechoslovak boxer (1907–1978)
When was Jan Heřmánek born?
Jan Heřmánek was born on 28 May 1907 in Dolní Lhota.
When did Jan Heřmánek die?
Jan Heřmánek died on 13 May 1978 in Prague.
What was Jan Heřmánek's occupation?
Jan Heřmánek was a boxer.
What nationality was Jan Heřmánek?
Jan Heřmánek was Czech.
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