Emmerich Rath

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Biography

Rath has been described as a "sporting all-rounder". He won the heavyweight boxing championship of Germany.[3] He was a vegetarian from his youth.[3]

In 1908, he finished 25th in the marathon race. He also participated in the 10 mile walk competition and was eliminated in the first round. Four years later, he finished 33rd in the Olympic marathon race. He also participated in the cross country race but did not finish.

In 1914, he was part of the Czech ice hockey team at the European Championships in Berlin.

Rath competed in bodybuilding contests and was a pioneer skier.[3]

References

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