Emil Beyer
American gymnast
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Emil Beyer (November 22, 1876 in New York – October 15, 1934 in Rockville Centre, New York) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
BornNovember 22, 1876
New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 1934 (aged 57)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
United States
represented
United States| Emil Beyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | November 22, 1876 New York, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | October 15, 1934 (aged 57) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | New York Turnverein | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | c. 1904 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born to German immigrant parents in New York state, Beyer was a member of the New York Turnverein. In 1904 he won the silver medal in the team event. He was also 30th in gymnastics all-around event, 34th in gymnastics' triathlon event and 36th in athletics' triathlon event.[2]
He entered the United States Military Academy in 1897, but failed to graduate. In later life, he operated a drug store.[3]
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