About Wilhelm Leichum
Lived 1911 – 1941 (aged 30). Wilhelm Leichum was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
Wilhelm Leichum (12 May 1911, Neu-Isenburg, Grand Duchy of Hesse – 19 July 1941, Gorky) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the long jump and 100 metres.
Leichum was born in Hesse. He competed for Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 × 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his teammates Erich Borchmeyer, Erwin Gillmeister and Gerd Hornberger. He was also 4th in the long jump. He was European Champion in the long jump both in 1934 and 1938.
He was killed in action during World War II in 1941, July 19.
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Who was Wilhelm Leichum?
Olympic jumper (1911–1941)
When was Wilhelm Leichum born?
Wilhelm Leichum was born on 12 May 1911 in Neu-Isenburg.
When did Wilhelm Leichum die?
Wilhelm Leichum died on 19 July 1941 in Horki.
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Wilhelm Leichum was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
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Wilhelm Leichum's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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