Paul Winter

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenri Paul•Winter
Used namePaul•Winter
Born6 February 1906 in Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin (FRA)
Died22 February 1992 in Poitiers, Vienne (FRA)
Measurements177 cm / 90 kg
AffiliationsCA Français, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Paul Winter came from the Alsace region and first started for clubs from Colmar and Strasbourg before he went to Paris wearing the colors of Individuel Paris and CA Français. In 1927 he met [Jules Noël] with whom he became friends. He competed at the Los Angeles Olympics, winning the discus bronze medal. In 1934 Winter won the silver medal at the first European Championships. At the 1936 Olympics he once again took part in the discus throw, but failed to qualify, although he won the silver medal at the 1934 European Championships. Winter won four French Championships, in 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1937. The last of his three French records from 1932 was not improved until 1957.

Personal Bests: SP – 14.10 (1930); DT – 50.71 (1932).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics FRA Paul Winter
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 13
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics FRA Paul Winter
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) AC r1/2

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