About Otto Garnus
Lived 1896 – 1960 (aged 63–64). Otto Garnus was a Swiss athletics competitor.
Otto Garnus (1896 – 1 February 1960) was a Swiss athlete. He competed in the men's shot put and the men's discus throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the men's 82.5kg division in the weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Otto Garnus?
Swiss athlete
When was Otto Garnus born?
Otto Garnus was born in 1896.
When did Otto Garnus die?
Otto Garnus died on 1 February 1960.
What was Otto Garnus's occupation?
Otto Garnus was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Otto Garnus?
Otto Garnus was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Garnus. https://biography.guide/otto-garnus/
MLA: "Otto Garnus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-garnus/.
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