Leonhard Pohl

German sprinter (1929–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Leonhard "Leo" Pohl (18 July 1929 – 23 April 2014) was a German athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres. He was born in Allenstein (today Olsztyn, Poland) and died in Pfungstadt, Germany.[1]

Born18 July 1929 (1929-07-18)
Died23 April 2014(2014-04-23) (aged 84)
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Leonhard Pohl
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Born18 July 1929 (1929-07-18)
Died23 April 2014(2014-04-23) (aged 84)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1956 Melbourne4 × 100 metre relay
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He competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia where he won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 metre relay with his teammates Lothar Knörzer, Heinz Fütterer and Manfred Germar.[2]

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