Josef Manger

German weightlifter and Olympian

Josef Manger - German weightlifter and Olympian
Born

May 26th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

1991
34 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in 1913, this athlete achieved significant success in weightlifting. Competing primarily in the middleweight category, excelled in international competitions during the early to mid-20th century. In 1936, earned a gold medal at the Summer Olympics held in Berlin, contributing to a strong German performance in the event. Later, this weightlifter captured multiple European titles, further solidifying a legacy within the sport.

Gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Multiple European weightlifting titles

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