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Adolpho Wellisch

1886 – 1972

Brazilian diver

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Lived 1886 – 1972 (aged 86). Adolpho Wellisch was a Brazilian competitive diver.

Adolpho Wellisch (9 February 1886 – 19 October 1972) was a Brazilian diver. Domestically, he represented the . He was selected to be part of the first Brazilian team at the Olympic Games, doing so at the 1928 Summer Olympics, and competed in all three men's diving events. His highest position was seventh in the men's 10 metre platform.

Biography Adolpho Wellisch was born on 9 February 1886 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Domestically, he competed for the .

During his career as a diver, he was selected to be part of the first Brazilian team at the Olympic Games, which made their debut at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium. He competed in all three men's events. He then competed in the preliminary round of the men's 3 metre springboard event on 26 August but failed to advance after placing fourth in his group with a total of 522.85 points. His last event was the men's 10 metre platform event. He automatically qualified for the final held on 29 August and placed last out of the seven competitors that competed, his highest placement at the Summer Games.

After the 1920 Summer Games, he competed for Brazil at the 1922 Latin American Games. Wellisch later died on 19 October 1972 in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 86.

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Who was Adolpho Wellisch?

Brazilian diver (1886-1972)

When was Adolpho Wellisch born?

Adolpho Wellisch was born on 9 February 1886 in São Paulo.

When did Adolpho Wellisch die?

Adolpho Wellisch died on 19 October 1972.

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Adolpho Wellisch was a competitive diver.

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Adolpho Wellisch was Brazilian.

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