Eugen Uuemaa (14 July 1903 – 25 July 1941) was an Estonian

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. He competed in the men's decathlon at the

1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...

. He was executed by the Soviets during

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* 1903 births 1941 deaths Sportspeople from Tartu People from the Governorate of Livonia Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Estonian decathletes Olympic athletes of Estonia Olympic decathletes Estonian people executed by the Soviet Union Estonian prisoners and detainees {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub