About Fritz Bleiweiß
Fritz Bleiweiß, 77, German Olympic racewalker (1936).
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|Fritz Bleiweiß (27 November 1911 – 27 June 1989) was a German racewalker, best known for his achievements in 50 kilometres race walk
In 1934 European Athletics Championships in Turin, Italy, he did not finish the race. At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, he reached 6th place, and 4th in 1938 European Athletics Championships in Paris, France.
Multiple medalist (including gold) in national championships.
He represented Berliner Athletik Klub and MTV Braunschweig.
Life records
- 50 kilometres race walk - 4:36:49 (1936)
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