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Otto Peltzer, German track star, works out on the track at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:
Peltzer, the world record holder at the 880 at the time, was particularly interested in running on the Coliseum track, which he praised as a fast track. Two months after this photograph was taken he ran against local racers and set a new Southern California record. During World War II, Peltzer was imprisoned by the Germans because was gay.
Date:
January 11, 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Otto Peltzer, German track star, works out on the track at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

German track star Otto Peltzer talks with some local boys during a training exercise at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:
Otto Peltzer, the world record holder at the 880 at the time, was particularly interested in running on the Coliseum track, which he praised as a fast track. Two months after this photograph was taken he ran against local racers and set a new Southern California record. During World War II, Peltzer was imprisoned by the Germans because was gay.
Date:
January 11, 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
German track star Otto Peltzer talks with some local boys during a training exercise at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928