Saul Hallap

Saul Hallap (10 December 1897 – 18 July 1941) was an Estonian middleweight weightlifter who won a world title in 1922 and placed ninth at the 1924 Summer Olympics.^[1][2] After retiring from competitions he worked as a circus performer and masseur. He was killed during World War II^[3][4] together with his partner, the circus acrobat Alma Kaal. Since 2002 a memorial weightlifting tournament has been held in Tartu in his honor.^[5]

Saul Hallap

Personal information
Born	10 December 1897 Hino, Estonia
Died	18 July 1941 (aged 43) Umbusi, Estonia
Height	172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
Sport	Weightlifting
Club	Kalev Tartu
Medal record Representing  Estonia World Championships 1922 Tallinn -75 kg