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Josy Barthel

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Luxembourgish athlete (1927-1992)

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Joseph "Josy" Barthel was a Luxembourgish athlete and politician. He was the surprise winner of the Men's 1500 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and the only athlete representing Luxembourg to have won a gold medal at the Olympics. Besides athletics, Barthel also led successful careers in both chemistry and politics.

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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1927 to 1992 · aged 65
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