Adolf Gruber
 Pawson (2), Kantorek (1) and Gruber (3), Enschede Marathon (1959) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Born | 15 May 1920 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 7 January 1994 (aged 73) Vienna, Austria |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running/Marathon |
| Club | Wiener AC / ATSV Auersthal |
Adolf Gruber (15 May 1920 – 7 January 1994) was an Austrian long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1952, 1956 and the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
[edit]Gruber won 33 Austrian titles over varying distances ranging from 3,000 metres to the marathon distance.[2] In addition to athletics he competed in football, cycling, speed skating and table tennis.[2] His personal best time in the marathon was 2:23:30.
After training in hotel management and then teaching, he was drafted into World War II where he was seriously wounded. He underwent 13 operations on his left upper arm following a wound inflicted by a amchine gun.[2]
Gruber finished second behind Colin Kemball in the marathon event at the British 1958 AAA Championships from Windsor to Chiswick on 28 June.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Adolf Gruber Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
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