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German athletics competitor
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Male
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Birth:
7 August 1895(Berlin)
Death:
18 December 1988(Berlin)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Paul Sievert (born 12 March 1895, died 18 December 1988) was a German racewalker, best known for his achievements in the 50 kilometres race walk.
Career
On 5 October 1924 in Munich, Sievert set a new world record in the 50 kilometres race walk.
Throughout his career, he won four national championships. Sievert also competed in the 50 km walk at the 1932 Summer Olympics, where he finished sixth.