Leon Glatzer

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Leon Glatzer
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NationalityFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Born (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 27)
Maui, Hawaii, U.S.
Sport
SportSurfing

Leon Glatzer (born 28 February 1997) is an American-born German surfer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. [1]

Glatzer was born on the Hawaiian island of Maui to German parents, but he and his family moved to the Costa Rican beachside town of Pavones, where he grew up. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Leon Glatzer". Olympics.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.