About Egon Roolaid
Lived 1918 – 1943 (aged 24–25). Egon Roolaid was an Estonian swimmer and military personnel.
Egon Roolaid (born Rosenberg, 26 September 1918 – c. 1943) was an Estonian freestyle swimmer. He competed in the 100 m event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, alongside his brother Boris, but failed to reach the final. Egon was rehabilitated in 1989.
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Who was Egon Roolaid?
Estonian swimmer (1918-1943)
When was Egon Roolaid born?
Egon Roolaid was born on 26 September 1918 in Tallinn.
When did Egon Roolaid die?
Egon Roolaid died in 1943 in Chelyabinsk Oblast.
What was Egon Roolaid's occupation?
Egon Roolaid was a swimmer and military personnel.
What nationality was Egon Roolaid?
Egon Roolaid was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Egon Roolaid. https://biography.guide/egon-roolaid/
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