August Neo Athlete

August "Ago" Neo was an Estonian wrestler and Olympic medalist. Neo competed at the age of 28 for Estonia in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany and won the silver medal in the Freestyle Light Heavywight competition and the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman Light Heavyweight match. Neo's achievements at the Games were underscored by fellow countryman Kristjan Palusalu, who won two gold medals in wrestling events.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 12, 1908
Birth place
Governorate of Estonia , Vihterpalu
Date of deathAugust 19, 1982
Place of death
Aarhus , Denmark

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