Biography of August Wolf

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Biography of August Wolf

August Wolf is a renowned Olympic athlete and financier with a diverse career across sports, finance, and politics. He champions young athletes and has led initiatives to fund and support sports programs. Currently, he integrates his financial expertise into commercial title insurance, advocating for inclusivity within the commercial real estate industry Additionally, he advises federal candidates in South Florida.

Born on September 3, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia, he grew up as the second child and only son in his family. His family moved to Minnesota in 1968 due to his mother's academic appointment

at the University of Minnesota He attended St Paul Academy, where his potential in shot put was first recognized, leading him to Princeton University. There, he excelled in athletics, setting a longstanding Ivy League record in shot put

After Princeton, he studied in Germany on a DAAD scholarship and trained for the 1984 Olympic Games in Leverkusen, Germany Despite a strong showing, he finished fourth in the Olympics. Post-Olympics, he faced challenges due to a sports injury, which shifted his focus from athletics to finance He worked at notable financial institutions before moving into commercial real estate in 2017, now representing Langdon Title in New York City

He has significantly contributed to athletics through his fundraising efforts for Princeton's track program and his founding of the U S Athletic Trust After a brief foray into politics, where he encountered significant challenges, he continues to support political candidates facing similar hurdles

Today, August is deeply involved in promoting diversity and opportunity through his nonprofit, Mission Opportunity, working to foster inclusivity within the real estate sector August Wolf's commitment to transparency, opportunity, and excellence defines his multifaceted career.

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