Johann Lahr
Czech ski jumper / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johann Lahr (21 January 1913 – 24 February 1942) was a Czechoslovak ski jumper. He competed in the individual event at the 1936 Winter Olympics.[1] On 2 March 1941, he set personal best at 111 m (364 ft) in Planica, and not a world record as it was misconception for many years.[2][3] Lahr, an ethnic German, served in Wehrmacht, and was killed in action on the Eastern Front during World War II.[4]
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Johann Lahr | |
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Country | Czechoslovakia |
Born | (1913-01-21)21 January 1913 Strážné, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 24 February 1942(1942-02-24) (aged 29) Rudnya, Soviet Union |
Personal best | 111 m (364 ft) Planica, King. of Yugoslavia (2 March 1941) |
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