Josef Leppelt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josef•Leppelt |
| Used name | Josef•Leppelt |
| Born | 19 March 1900 |
| Died | 26 November 1950 in Baden bei Wien, Niederösterreich (AUT) |
| Measurements | 100 kg |
| Affiliations | W. A. C. Herkules, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Strongman Josef Leppelt was an Austrian weightlifter who finished second at the 1923 World Championships in the unlimited class whilst at the peak of his sports career. He then participated in the 1924 Paris Olympics in the heavyweight class and finished tied 11th. Four years later at Amsterdam he tied fifth. Leppelt was Austrian Champion in 1922, 1927-28, and 1934, was runner-up in 1924 and 1926, and was third in 1923.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | AUT |
Josef Leppelt | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =11 | |||||
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | AUT |
Josef Leppelt | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |