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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

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