About Ernst Reckeweg
Lived 1873 – 1944 (aged 71). Ernst Reckeweg was an American artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
Ernst Heinrich Dietrich Reckeweg (April 18, 1873 – September 5, 1944) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in the German Empire.
In 1904 he won the gold medal in the team event. He was also 19th in athletics' triathlon event, 47th in gymnastics all-around event and 67th in gymnastics triathlon event.
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Who was Ernst Reckeweg?
gymnast (1873–1944)
When was Ernst Reckeweg born?
Ernst Reckeweg was born on 18 April 1873 in Oberstadt.
When did Ernst Reckeweg die?
Ernst Reckeweg died on 5 September 1944 in New Jersey.
What was Ernst Reckeweg's occupation?
Ernst Reckeweg was an artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ernst Reckeweg?
Ernst Reckeweg was American.
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