Juan Kahnert
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Born | 4 March 1928 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 3 September 2021 (aged 93) Maryland, USA |
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Shot put |
John Hermann Kahnert (born Juan Kahnert, 4 March 1928 – 3 September 2021) represented Argentina at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he was entered in the shot put. His personal best in the shot put was 16.75 in 1956.
Kahnert later emigrated to the United States, settling in suburban Baltimore. He earned a PhD and worked as a college professor.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Argentina | |||||
| 1947 | South American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 7th | Shot put | 13.18 m |
| 6th | Decathlon | 5973 pts | |||
| 1948 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 20th (q) | Shot put | ? |
| 1949 | South American Championships | Lima, Peru | 3rd | Shot put | 14.25 m |
| 1951 | Pan American Games | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2nd | Shot put | 14.27 m |
Personal bests
References
- ↑ "Juan Kahnert". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ↑ Juan Kahnert's profile at Sports Reference.com
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