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Otto Bruno Schoenfeld

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Schoenfeld married Clara Mary Walet in 1903. They had four children - three sons, Otto Bruno Jr, Eugene Morris, Dr Lawrence D., and one daughter, Clara Walet (later Watters). Eugene was also a prominent athlete, but unlike his father he fought professionally; in order that his father didn't find out
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He also competed in a professionals-only long jump, again finishing behind Sweeney in second place. As Schoenfeld was a strict amateur it is unclear why he competed in this event.
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He was an all-round sportsman, competing in fencing, wrestling and boxing.
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Athletes (track and field) at the 1900 Summer Olympics
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Professor Schoenfeld's Gymnasium and Fencing Academy
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event at the 1900 Summer Olympics, coming second to
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