Joseph Wirtz
French hammer thrower
About Joseph Wirtz
Lived 1912 – 1991 (aged 79). Joseph Wirtz was a French hammer thrower.
Joseph Wirtz (5 January 1912 – 12 September 1991) was a French athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Joseph Wirtz?
French hammer thrower (1912–1991)
When was Joseph Wirtz born?
Joseph Wirtz was born on 5 January 1912 in Téterchen.
When did Joseph Wirtz die?
Joseph Wirtz died on 12 September 1991 in Boulay-Moselle.
What was Joseph Wirtz's occupation?
Joseph Wirtz was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Joseph Wirtz?
Joseph Wirtz was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Wirtz. https://biography.guide/joseph-wirtz/
MLA: "Joseph Wirtz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-wirtz/.
Chicago: "Joseph Wirtz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-wirtz/.
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