Reinhold Saulmann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Reinhold Saulmann

Estonian sprint athlete

Date of Birth: 17-May-1895

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Death: 06-Jun-1936

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Reinhold Saulmann

  • Reinhold Saulmann (17 May 1895 – 6 June 1936) was an Estonian track and field sprinter. Saulmann was a five-time Estonian champion in track and field events including the sprints and the 400 metres hurdles.
  • He also held the Estonian records in the 150 m, 300 m, 400 m and 400 m hurdles.At the 1920 Summer Olympics he was entered in the 100 m, 200 m and 400 m events.
  • He did not start the 100 m and competed in only the first rounds of the longer sprints, although his estimated time of 51.6 in the 400 m heat was a national record.
  • He also represented Estonia in bandy nine times in 1916–1918.
  • Following his retirement from active competition he entered sports administration, serving as a club treasurer and a representative to the Estonian Olympic Committee.
  • He died aged 41 in his native Tallinn in 1936.

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