Willi Kürten (4 April 1908 – 18 July 1944) was a German hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[2]
Personal information | |
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Nationality | German |
Born | Hanover, Germany | 4 April 1908
Died | 18 July 1944 Ukraine | (aged 36)
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Willi Kürten Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.