Baruch Feinberg
Israeli former Olympic javelin thrower
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Baruch Feinberg (Hebrew: ברוך פיינברג; August 6, 1933 – May 17, 2007)[1] was an Israeli Olympic javelin thrower.[2][3] When he competed in the Olympics, he was 182 cm in height, and weighed 159 lbs (72 kg).[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Israel |
| Born | ברוך פיינברג August 6, 1933 |
| Died | May 17, 2007 (aged 73) |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 159 lb (72 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Javelin career
He was the Israeli champion in the javelin throw from 1962–66 and 1968-69.[4] His personal best in the javelin throw is 70.70 (1960).[2] He won the bronze medal at the 1958 Asian Games in the javelin, with a throw of 63.78, behind Pakistani throwers Jalal Khan and Muhammad Nawaz. He competed for Israel at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, at the age of 27, in Athletics--Men's Javelin Throw, and came in 24th with a throw of 68.24.[2][5]
