About Willy Schröder
Lived 1912 – 1990 (aged 78). Willy Schröder was a German athletics competitor.
Wilhelm Otto "Willy" Schröder (7 March 1912 – 28 September 1990) was a German athlete who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography In 1935, Schröder set a discus world record of 53.10 m in a competition in his hometown of Magdeburg.
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Schröder competed in the men's discus throw event, finishing in 5th place.
He finished second behind Nikolaos Syllas in the discus throw event at the 1937 AAA Championships.
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Who was Willy Schröder?
Olympic athlete (1912-1990)
When was Willy Schröder born?
Willy Schröder was born on 7 March 1912 in Magdeburg.
When did Willy Schröder die?
Willy Schröder died on 28 September 1990 in Gersfeld.
What was Willy Schröder's occupation?
Willy Schröder was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Willy Schröder?
Willy Schröder was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Schröder. https://biography.guide/willy-schroder/
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