Fred Hammer

Luxembourgish sprinter (1930–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fred Hammer (7 March 1930 26 June 2020), also known by full name Frédéric Hammer, was a Luxembourgish sprinter.[1] He competed in the 200 metres, 400 metres and 400 metres relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and the 200 metres and long jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2][3] Hammer also won a bronze medal at the 1949 Summer International University Sports Week, precursor to the World University Games, in the 4 × 100 m relay.

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Fred Hammer
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Birth nameFrédéric Hammer
NationalityLuxembourgish
Born(1930-03-07)7 March 1930
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Died26 June 2020(2020-06-26) (aged 90)
RelativePaul Hammer (father)[1]
Sport
SportSprinting, long Jump
Event(s)200 metres, 400 metres, long jump
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His father, Paul Hammer, was also an athletics Olympian at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

In June 2008, Hammer received the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.[4]

Hammer died aged 90 on 26 June 2020. He was described by the Luxemburger Wort as a household name in Luxembourg.[5]

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