About Rudolf Ismayr
Lived 1908 – 1998 (aged 89). Rudolf Ismayr was a German weightlifter, peace activist, jurist, athlete and strength athlete.
Rudolf Ismayr (14 October 1908 – 9 May 1998) was a German weightlifter. He won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a silver medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, as well as a silver medal at the 1938 World Championships. Between 1931 and 1935 he set five official and six unofficial world records.
Ismayr took the Olympic Oath at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Death unspecified.
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Who was Rudolf Ismayr?
German weightlifter (1908-1998)
When was Rudolf Ismayr born?
Rudolf Ismayr was born on 14 October 1908 in Landshut.
When did Rudolf Ismayr die?
Rudolf Ismayr died on 9 May 1998 in Marquartstein.
What was Rudolf Ismayr's occupation?
Rudolf Ismayr was a weightlifter, peace activist, jurist, athlete and strength athlete.
What nationality was Rudolf Ismayr?
Rudolf Ismayr was German.
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