Hermann Engelhard
German runner and coach, Olympic competitor

Born
June 21st, 1903
122 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany in 1903, a runner who competed in middle and long-distance events. Participated in the 1924 Paris Olympics, where significant achievements were realized in athletics. Post-competition, transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of future athletes in Germany. Influenced the training methods and strategies in the sport of running, focusing on performance enhancement and athlete preparation.
Competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics
Contributed as a coach in German athletics
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