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Walter Maurer (wrestler)

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Walter Maurer
Personal information
Born(1893-05-09)May 9, 1893
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 1983(1983-05-18) (aged 90)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
EventFreestyle
ClubChicago Hebrew Institute
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp 82.5 kg

Walter Stark Maurer (May 9, 1893 – May 18, 1983) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Chicago.[1] In 1920, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling light-heavyweight class after winning the bronze medal match against John Redman.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Walter Maurer". Olympedia. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Walter Maurer Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
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