Oskar Kaplur
Estonian wrestler and Olympic competitor
Born
September 20th, 1889
135 years ago
Died
1962
63 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competed in wrestling at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, representing Estonia. Achieved a notable record in Greco-Roman wrestling during the early 20th century. After the Olympics, continued to contribute to the sport in Estonia, promoting wrestling at various levels and coaching young wrestlers.
Competed in the 1912 Olympics
Promoted wrestling in Estonia
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