Juan Kahnert
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Juan Hermann•Kahnert |
| Used name | Juan•Kahnert |
| Nick/petnames | John |
| Born | 4 March 1928 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 3 September 2021 in ? (USA) |
| Measurements | 198 cm / 105 kg |
| Affiliations | Capital Federal |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
John Kahnert was a shot putter at the 1948 London Olympics. He also won a silver medal in the shot put at the inaugural 1951 Pan American Games and was third in that event at the 1949 South American Championships. Kahnert later emigrated to the United States, settling near Baltimore, where he earned a Ph.D. and became a college professor. He was also a leader at Camp Big Eagle. Kahnert was known for his artwork, a lifetime hobby.
Personal Best: SP – 16.75 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ARG |
Juan Kahnert | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | AC r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1951 Buenos Aires ATH silver: shot put)