William Merz
American athletics and gymnastics competitor
About William Merz
Lived 1878 – 1946 (aged 67). William Merz was an American athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
William G. Merz (April 25, 1878 – March 17, 1946) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He died in Overland, Missouri.
In 1904 he won the silver medal in the rings event and a bronze medal in combined event, in vault event, in pommel horse event and in athletics' triathlon. He was fourth in team event, tenth in all-around competition and 24th in gymnastics' triathlon event.
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Who was William Merz?
American athletics and gymnastics competitor (1878-1946)
When was William Merz born?
William Merz was born on 25 April 1878 in Red Bud.
When did William Merz die?
William Merz died on 17 March 1946 in Overland.
What was William Merz's occupation?
William Merz was an athletics competitor and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was William Merz?
William Merz was American.
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