About Erich Wied
Lived 1923 – 1987 (aged 64). Erich Wied was a German gymnast.
Erich Wied (6 February 1923 – 28 September 1987) was a gymnast from Germany. Along with his twin brother, Theo, they competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and finished in fourth and fifth place with the German team, respectively. Individually they performed best on the vault in 1956, with a 16th place for Erich and a fourth place for Theo.
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Who was Erich Wied?
German gymnast
When was Erich Wied born?
Erich Wied was born on 6 February 1923 in Münster.
When did Erich Wied die?
Erich Wied died on 28 September 1987 in Stuttgart.
What was Erich Wied's occupation?
Erich Wied was a gymnast.
What nationality was Erich Wied?
Erich Wied was German.
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