Shaul Ladany
Race walker and engineer
A Serbian-Israeli race walker and engineer, excelled in the sport of race walking. Participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1972 Munich Olympics. Achieved multiple national championships in Israel. Also contributed to the field of engineering through various projects and academic pursuits.
Competed in the 1964 and 1972 Olympic Games
Won multiple Israeli race walking championships
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April 2nd, 1995 30 years ago
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April 2nd, 1932 93 years ago
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