Georg Glaw (16 May 1913 – 14 June 1940) was a German athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 16 May 1913 Halle, German Empire |
| Died | 14 June 1940 (aged 27) Barst, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 m |
In 1934, Glaw became regional champion in both hurdle distances.[1] At the 1938 European Athletics Championships in Paris, he finished fourth.[1] After a third place in 1937 over 110 metres hurdles, he managed to finish as German champion in 400 metres at the 1938 national championships.[1] Glaw started for VfL 96 Halle.[1]
Glaw served as a gefreiter in the German Army during the Second World War.[2][3] He was killed in action in France on 14 June 1940 and is buried in Niederbronn-les-Bains.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Ewige Leichtathletikbestenliste Sachsen – Anhalt" (PDF). Ewige Leichtathletikbestenliste Sachsen – Anhalt. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "Impressum" (PDF). Stadtsportbund Halle e.V. 3 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Georg Glaw". Volksbund. Archived from the original on 30 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.