Robert Keres

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert•Keres
Used nameRobert•Keres
Born14 August 1907 in Urvaste, Võrumaa (EST)
Died29 October 1946 in Freudental, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
Measurements177 cm
AffiliationsNMKÜ Tartu
NOC Estonia

Biography

Robert Keres was the captain of the Estonian basketball team at the 1937 European Championships. He played forward while attending Tartu Training College and Tartu University. He also played for Tartu Kalev (1924-30) and Tartu NMKÜ (1930-40). He earned 14 caps for Estonia in basketball.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) EST Robert Keres
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Estonia =9

Special Notes