George Eyser
German-born American gymnast · United States · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1870 to 1919 · aged 48
George Louis Eyser was a German-American gymnast who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics, earning six medals in one day, including three gold and two silver medals. Eyser competed with a wooden prosthesis for a left leg, having lost his leg after being run over by a train.
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About this person
Despite his disability, he won gold in the vault, an event which then included a jump over a long horse without aid of a springboard.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1919 · aged 48
