About Ahmed Kandil
Lived 1924 – 1950 (aged 25–26). Ahmed Kandil was an Egyptian swimmer.
Ahmed Mohamed Hussain Kandil (; 1923 or 1924 – 9 May 1950) was an Egyptian swimmer. He competed in the men's 200 metre breaststroke and men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay events at the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, United Kingdom. He was killed in a plane crash on 11 May 1950 while serving with the Egyptian Air Force when his Spitfire collided in mid-air with another Spitfire over Port Said.
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Who was Ahmed Kandil?
Egyptian swimmer
When was Ahmed Kandil born?
Ahmed Kandil was born in 1924 in Tanta.
When did Ahmed Kandil die?
Ahmed Kandil died on 11 May 1950 in Port Said.
What was Ahmed Kandil's occupation?
Ahmed Kandil was a swimmer.
What nationality was Ahmed Kandil?
Ahmed Kandil was Egyptian.
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