Richard Remer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Frederick•Remer |
| Used name | Richard•Remer |
| Born | 21 June 1883 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 18 July 1973 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | American Walkers' Association |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Richard Remer failed to place in the 3,000m walk at the Olympic Trials, but in Antwerp he proved to be the best of the Americans by taking the bronze medal. Between 1916 and 1921 he won three AAU outdoor championships and was once the indoor champion as well as setting numerous American records. Remer was educated in the New York public school system and later worked for Manufacturer’s Trust.
Personal Bests: 3K Walk – 13:22.2e (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Richard Remer | |||
| 3,000 metres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 10 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) |