Johann Lahr
Czech ski jumper
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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]
Born21 January 1913
Died24 February 1942 (aged 29)
Rudnya, Soviet Union
CountryCzechoslovakia
SportSkiing
Johann Lahr in 1939 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 January 1913 |
| Died | 24 February 1942 (aged 29) Rudnya, Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 111 m (364 ft) Planica, King. of Yugoslavia (2 March 1941) |
