About Liesel Schumann
Lived 1907 – 1967 (aged 59–60). Liesel Schumann was a German athletics competitor.
Liesel Schumann (née Sireni; 10 August 1907 – 1967) was a German athlete who mainly competed in javelin throw. She won this event at the 1930 Women's World Games, setting an unofficial world record. Domestically she held the German title in 1933 and placed second in 1930–1932.
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Who was Liesel Schumann?
German javelin thrower
When was Liesel Schumann born?
Liesel Schumann was born on 10 August 1907.
When did Liesel Schumann die?
Liesel Schumann died in 1967.
What was Liesel Schumann's occupation?
Liesel Schumann was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Liesel Schumann?
Liesel Schumann was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Liesel Schumann. https://biography.guide/liesel-schumann/
MLA: "Liesel Schumann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/liesel-schumann/.
Chicago: "Liesel Schumann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/liesel-schumann/.
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