Hugo Toeppen
American wrestler
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Hugo Toeppen (October 8, 1853 – September 26, 1933) was an American wrestler.[1] He competed in the men's freestyle welterweight at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[2] Toeppen was 51 years and 6 days old when he competed at the Olympic Games, making him the oldest individual to compete in wrestling at the Olympics.[1]
BornOctober 8, 1853
Marcinkowo, Poland
DiedSeptember 26, 1933 (aged 79)
Riverside, California, U.S.
SportWrestling
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American Polish |
| Born | October 8, 1853 Marcinkowo, Poland |
| Died | September 26, 1933 (aged 79) Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Event | Freestyle |