About Wilhelm Dörr
Lived 1881 – 1955 (aged 73). Wilhelm Dörr was a German athletics competitor, sports pedagogue and athlete.
Wilhelm "Willy" Dörr (7 August 1881 – 5 April 1955) was a German track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed in the 1906 Intercalated Games. He was born and died in Frankfurt am Main. In 1906, he was part of the German team which won the gold medal in the tug of war competition. In the ancient pentathlon contest he finished 16th and he also participated in the discus throw event but his result is unknown.
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Who was Wilhelm Dörr?
German discus thrower (1881-1955)
When was Wilhelm Dörr born?
Wilhelm Dörr was born on 7 December 1881 in Frankfurt.
When did Wilhelm Dörr die?
Wilhelm Dörr died on 4 April 1955 in Frankfurt.
What was Wilhelm Dörr's occupation?
Wilhelm Dörr was an athletics competitor, sports pedagogue and athlete.
What nationality was Wilhelm Dörr?
Wilhelm Dörr was German.
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