Walter Maurer (wrestler)

Walter Maurer
Personal information
Born(1893-05-09)May 9, 1893
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 1983(1983-05-18) (aged 90)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
EventFreestyle
ClubChicago Hebrew Institute
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp 82.5 kg

Walter Stark Maurer (May 9, 1893 – May 18, 1983) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Chicago.[1] In 1920, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling light-heavyweight class after winning the bronze medal match against John Redman.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Walter Maurer". Olympedia. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Walter Maurer Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2013.