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Josy Barthel

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Luxembourgish athlete (1927–1992)

About Josy Barthel

Joseph Henri "Josy" Barthel (24 April 1927 – 7 July 1992) was a Luxembourgish athlete and politician. He was the surprise winner of the Men's 1500 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and the only athlete representing Luxembourg to have won a gold medal at the Olympics. Besides athletics, Barthel also led successful careers in both chemistry and politics.

Quick facts

Born
1927-04-24
Died
1992-07-07

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