About Oskar Hekš
Lived 1908 – 1944 (aged 35). Oskar Hekš was a Czech athletics competitor, athlete and runner.
Oskar Hekš (April 10, 1908 – March 8, 1944) was a Czechoslovak long-distance runner.
Hekš was born in Rožďalovice, present-day Czech Republic. He competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1932 Summer Olympics and came in eighth place in the Men's Marathon. He died in the Holocaust after being transferred to and gassed at Auschwitz.
International competitions 1932Olympic GamesLos Angeles, United States 8thMarathon
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Who was Oskar Hekš?
Czechoslovak runner (1908–1944)
When was Oskar Hekš born?
Oskar Hekš was born on 10 April 1908 in Rožďalovice.
When did Oskar Hekš die?
Oskar Hekš died on 8 March 1944 in Auschwitz, Oświęcim.
What was Oskar Hekš's occupation?
Oskar Hekš was an athletics competitor, athlete and runner.
What nationality was Oskar Hekš?
Oskar Hekš was Czech.
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