About Uri Gallin
Lived 1928 – 2021 (aged 92). Uri Gallin was an Israeli athlete, military personnel, aircraft pilot and athletics competitor.
Uri Gallin (also "Urion" Gallin; ; June 29, 1928 – 4 April 2021) was an Israeli Olympic discus thrower.
Discus throw career Gallin's personal best in the discus throw is 48.03, in 1956. He competed for Israel at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki at the age of 24. He participated in the men's discus throw, coming in 32nd with a best distance of 40.76.
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Who was Uri Gallin?
Israeli discus thrower
When was Uri Gallin born?
Uri Gallin was born on 29 June 1928 in Ein Ganim.
When did Uri Gallin die?
Uri Gallin died on 5 April 2021.
What was Uri Gallin's occupation?
Uri Gallin was an athlete, military personnel, aircraft pilot and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Uri Gallin?
Uri Gallin was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Uri Gallin. https://biography.guide/uri-gallin/
MLA: "Uri Gallin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/uri-gallin/.
Chicago: "Uri Gallin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/uri-gallin/.
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