About Branko Ziherl
Lived 1916 – 1942 (aged 25–26). Branko Ziherl was a Yugoslav athlete and competitive diver.
Branko Ziherl (9 September 1916 – August 1942) was a Slovenian diver. He was born in Ljubljana. He competed for Yugoslavia at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he placed 20th in 10 metre platform, and 10th in springboard. He was killed in action during World War II.
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Who was Branko Ziherl?
Slovenian diver
When was Branko Ziherl born?
Branko Ziherl was born on 9 September 1916 in Ljubljana.
When did Branko Ziherl die?
Branko Ziherl died in 1942 in Kočevski Rog.
What was Branko Ziherl's occupation?
Branko Ziherl was an athlete and competitive diver.
What nationality was Branko Ziherl?
Branko Ziherl was Yugoslav.
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