Max Wandrer

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Max Wandrer
Full nameMax Carl Herman Wandrer
Born(1894-02-10)February 10, 1894
Rudolstadt, German Empire
DiedOctober 1, 1978(1978-10-01) (aged 84)
Middle River, Maryland, U.S.
Gymnastics career
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
Country represented United States
GymPhiladelphia Turngemeinde

Max Carl Herman Wandrer (February 10, 1894 – October 1, 1978) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rudolstadt and died in Middle River, Maryland. [1] [2]

As a gymnast, Wandrer was a member of Philadelphia Turngemeinde, also known as Philadelphia Turners. [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Max Wandrer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. "Max Wandrer". Olympedia. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  3. "U.S. Olympic Gymnasts". Indiana Daily Times . July 29, 1920. p. 8. Retrieved November 21, 2023.