Emmerich Rath


Emmerich Rath was a Czech track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics for Austria.

Biography

Rath was born in Prague and died in Broumov. Rath has been described as a "sporting all-rounder". He won the heavyweight boxing championship of Germany. He was a vegetarian from his youth.
In 1908 he finished 25th in the marathon race. He also participated in the 10 mile walk competition and was eliminated in the first round. Four years later he finished 33rd in the Olympic marathon race. He also participated in the cross country race but did not finish.
Rath competed in bodybuilding contests and was a pioneer skier.