Walter Blattmann

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Walter Blattmann
Full nameWalter Conrad Blattmann
Country representedUnited States
Born(1920-06-23)June 23, 1920
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 2000(2000-04-10) (aged 79)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
College teamNavy Midshipmen

Walter Conrad Blattmann (June 23, 1920 – April 10, 2000) was an American gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]

While at the United States Naval Academy, Blattmann competed on the Navy Midshipmen men's gymnastics team coached by former Olympian Chet Phillips.[2]

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Walter Blattmann Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  2. ^ Taylor, Walter (April 8, 1952). "BLATTMANN – Navy Gymnast Has Eyes On Olympic Berth". The Evening Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. p. 30. Retrieved November 26, 2023.

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