Paul Neumann
Austrian swimmer and physician
Born
June 13th, 1875
149 years ago
Died
1932
93 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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Competed in swimming at the early 20th century. Excelled in various swimming competitions and contributed to the development of the sport in Austria. Pursued a career in medicine alongside athletic endeavors, achieving qualifications as a physician. Made efforts to integrate sports into the healthcare system, promoting physical activity for health benefits.
Competed in swimming competitions in Europe
Contributed to sports medicine
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