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Lawrence Feuerbach
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Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze 1904 St Louis Shot put

Lawrence Edward Joseph "Leon" Feuerbach (born July 11, 1879, in Manhattan, New York – died November 16, 1911, in Saranac Lake, New York) was an American athlete. He was best known for competing in the shot put event.

About Leon Feuerbach

Leon Feuerbach was an American athlete who competed in track and field. He was born in New York City in 1879. He became known for his skills in the shot put.

Olympic Achievements

Feuerbach represented the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics. These games were held in St. Louis, Missouri. He competed in the men's shot put event. He won a bronze medal, finishing third. The gold and silver medals also went to American athletes, Ralph Rose and Wesley Coe.

Life and Legacy

After his Olympic success, Leon Feuerbach passed away in 1911. He died in Saranac Lake, New York, at the age of 32. Even though his life was short, he is remembered as an Olympic medalist.

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