Jean Wagner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer
SexMale
Full nameJean•Wagner
Used nameJean•Wagner
Born28 December 1905 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
Died24 February 1978 (aged 72 years 1 month 27 days) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
Measurements185 cm / 95 kg
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

Jean Wagner was a track and field athlete who competed for Luxembourg in the 1930s. Wagner participated in both the shot put and discus throw at the 1936 Berlin Olympics but did not advance from the qualifying rounds in either event. He also had the honour of being the flag bearer for the nation at the Opening Ceremony.

Personal Bests: SP – 15.05 (1940); DT – 47.01 (1939).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics LUX Jean Wagner
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) AC r1/2
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) AC r1/2

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1936 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony LUX Jean Wagner