About Richard Röstel
Born 1872. Richard Röstel was a German artistic gymnast.
Richard Röstel (born 1872 – after 1936) was a German gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Röstel was a member of the German team that won two gold medals by placing first in both of the team events, the parallel bars and the horizontal bar. He also competed in the parallel bars, horizontal bar, vault, and pommel horse individual events, though without success.
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Who was Richard Röstel?
German gymnast
When was Richard Röstel born?
Richard Röstel was born in 1872 in Germany.
What was Richard Röstel's occupation?
Richard Röstel was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Richard Röstel?
Richard Röstel was German.
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