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Emil Hirschfeld

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Emil Hirschfeld
Emil Hirschfeld at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born31 July 1903
Danzig, Germany
Died23 February 1968 (aged 64)
East Berlin, Germany
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
SportShot put, discus throw
ClubHindenburg Allenstein, Olsztyn
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam Shot put

Emil Hirschfeld (31 July 1903 – 23 February 1968) was a German athlete who won a bronze medal in the shot put at the 1928 Olympics. The same year he set two world records in this event. At the 1932 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in the shot put and 14th in the discus throw.[1]

References

  1. ^ Emil Hirschfeld. sports-reference.com
Records
Preceded by Men's Shot Put World Record Holder
6 May 1928 – 29 June 1928
Succeeded by
Preceded by Men's Shot Put World Record Holder
26 August 1928 – 27 August 1932
Succeeded by