Reinhold Saulmann

Reinhold Saulmann (17 May 1895–6 June 1936) was an Estonian track and field sprinter.

Born in Tallinn,^[1] he was a five-time Estonian champion in track and field events including the sprints and the 400 metres hurdles. Further to this he broke the Estonian records in the 150 metres, 300 metres, 400 metres and the 400 m hurdles.^[2]

At the 1920 Summer Olympics he was entered in the 100 metres, 200 metres 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.^[1] He also represented Estonia in bandy nine times in the period of 1916 to 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.^[2]

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