About Otto Röhr
Lived 1891 – 1972 (aged 80). Otto Röhr was a German athletics competitor.
Franz Hermann Otto Röhr (22 November 1891 – 8 January 1972) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Magdeburg and died in Arnsberg.
In 1912, he finished 13th in the high jump competition. He retired after four events in the decathlon competition. He was also a member of the German relay team, which was disqualified in the 4x100 metre relay competition after a fault with its second baton passing.
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Who was Otto Röhr?
German decathlete (1891–1972)
When was Otto Röhr born?
Otto Röhr was born on 22 November 1891 in Magdeburg.
When did Otto Röhr die?
Otto Röhr died on 8 January 1972 in Arnsberg.
What was Otto Röhr's occupation?
Otto Röhr was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Otto Röhr?
Otto Röhr was German.
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