Johann Lahr
Johann Lahr (21 January 1913 – 24 February 1942) was a Czechoslovakian ski jumper. He competed in the individual event at the 1936 Winter Olympics.[1] On 2 March 1941, he set personal best at 111 m (364 ft) in Planica, and not a world record as it was misconception for many years.[2][3] He was killed in action during World War II.[4]
| Johann Lahr | |
|---|---|
 Johann Lahr in 1939 | |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Born | 21 January 1913 Strážné, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 24 February 1942 (aged 29) Rudnja, Soviet Union |
| Personal best | 111 m (364 ft) Planica, King. of Yugoslavia (2 March 1941) |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Johann Lahr Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- "Nov svetovni in nov jugoslovenski rekord v Planici — Chapter: Rezultati" (in Slovenian). Slovenski narod. 3 March 1941.
- "Novi svetovni rekord v Planici — Chapter:Serija senzacij" (in Slovenian). Jutro. 3 March 1941.
- "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 10 April 2020.
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