Marty Engel
American hammer thrower (1932–2022)
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Marty Engel (January 25, 1932 – January 29, 2022) was an American athlete.[1] He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
NationalityAmerican
BornJanuary 25, 1932
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2022 (aged 90)
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 25, 1932 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2022 (aged 90) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
He competed for Team USA in the hammer throw in the 1953 Maccabiah Games, winning a gold medal in the hammer throw and a bronze medal in the shot put.[3][4] He also competed for the U.S. in the 1957 Maccabiah Games, and won a gold medal in the hammer throw, a gold medal in the shot put, and a bronze medal in discus.[5][6][7][8][9]
Engel served in the United States Army. He died on January 29, 2022, at the age of 90.[1]
