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Karl Neumer

1887 – 1984

German racing cyclist

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Lived 1887 – 1984 (aged 97). Karl Neumer was a German sport cyclist.

Karl Neumer (23 February 1887 – 16 May 1984) was a German track cyclist. At the 1908 Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the individual sprint and a silver in the team pursuit. He also competed in the 5000 metres race, but was eliminated in the first round.

Neumer held the national sprint title in 1907–1910. In 1912, he raced professionally, but with little success. He then ran a vegetable shop in Dresden, which was destroyed by bombing in 1945. His 1908 bicycle was one of the first exhibits at the Leipzig Sports Museum. Before his death in 1984, Neumer was the oldest living German Olympic medalist.

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Who was Karl Neumer?

German racing cyclist (1887-1984)

When was Karl Neumer born?

Karl Neumer was born on 23 February 1887 in Reinhardtsgrimma.

When did Karl Neumer die?

Karl Neumer died on 16 May 1984 in Pirna.

What was Karl Neumer's occupation?

Karl Neumer was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Karl Neumer?

Karl Neumer was German.

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· Wikipedia: Karl Neumer

· Wikidata: Q571870

· DBpedia: Karl Neumer

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