Robert Pasemann

Robert Pasemann (December 14, 1886 – October 17, 1968) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Personal life

He was born in Charlottenburg, Berlin and died in Hanover.

Pasemann was educated as a civil engineer, but worked as a sports teacher. He was one of the first German vegetarian athletes.[1]

Athletic career

Pasemann was nominated for the 1908 London Olympics as a long jumper and gymnast, but broke his arms shortly before the Games and could not compete. This led to Pasemann's track and field career.

In 1912 he finished eighth in the long jump competition and eleventh in the pole vault event.

Pasemann held several German titles set 19 German records in field events.[2]

References
  1. "Robert Pasemann". Olympedia. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. "Robert Pasemann". Olympedia. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 26 October 2020.


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