Emil Benecke

Emil Benecke (4 October 1898 – 12 July 1945) was a German water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Magdeburg and played for the local club "Hellas" Magdeburg. In 1928 he was part of the German team which won the gold medal. He played all three matches and scored three goals. Four years later he won the silver medal with the German team. He played all four matches. Benecke also was referee at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He died briefly after the end of World War II in Russian war captivity in Riga, Soviet Union.