Emil Benecke

Olympic athlete

1898 – 1945

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Who was Emil Benecke?

Emil Benecke was a German water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

In 1928 he was part of the German team which won the gold medal. He played all three match and scored three goals.

Four years later he won the silver medal with the German team. He played all four matches.

He died briefly after the end of World War II in Russian war captivity.

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Born
Oct 4, 1898
Magdeburg
Died
Aug 12, 1945
Riga

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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