Emil Beyer
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1904 St Louis | Team |
Emil Beyer (November 22, 1876 in New York City – October 15, 1934 in New York City) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Born to German immigrant parents in New York City, Beyer was a member of the New York Turnverein. In 1904 he won the silver medal in the team event. He was also 30th in gymnastics all-around event, 34th in gymnastics' triathlon event and 36th in athletics' triathlon event.
He had entered the United States Military Academy in 1897, but failed to graduate. In later life, he operated a drug store.[1]
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