About Konrad Frey
Lived 1909 – 1974 (aged 65). Konrad Frey was a German artistic gymnast and athlete.
Konrad Frey (24 April 1909 in Bad Kreuznach – 24 May 1974 ib.) was a German gymnast best known to be the most successful German male competitor at a single Olympics.
With 3 Gold and 6 medals in total at the 1936 Summer Olympics, he had beaten team-mate Alfred Schwarzmann by one Silver for the honours of becoming the most successful competitor in term of total medals won, and the most successful competitor of host nation Germany. American Jesse Owens scored four medals, but all of them Gold.
In 1932, 1935 and 1937, Konrad Frey became German Champion in Men's individual all-round. After World War II, he worked again as teacher.
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Who was Konrad Frey?
German gymnast (1909–1974)
When was Konrad Frey born?
Konrad Frey was born on 24 April 1909 in Bad Kreuznach.
When did Konrad Frey die?
Konrad Frey died on 24 May 1974 in Bad Kreuznach.
What was Konrad Frey's occupation?
Konrad Frey was an artistic gymnast and athlete.
What nationality was Konrad Frey?
Konrad Frey was German.
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