About Friedhelm Wentzke
Lived 1935 – 2026 (aged 90). Friedhelm Wentzke was a German kayaker and canoeist.
Friedhelm Wentzke (13 September 1935 – 23 May 2026) was a German sprint canoeist who competed in the early to mid-1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals with a gold in the K-1 4 × 500 m and a silver in the K-4 1000 m (1964).
Wentzke died on 23 May 2026, at the age of 90.
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Who was Friedhelm Wentzke?
German sprint canoeist
When was Friedhelm Wentzke born?
Friedhelm Wentzke was born on 13 September 1935 in Castrop-Rauxel.
When did Friedhelm Wentzke die?
Friedhelm Wentzke died on 23 May 2026.
What was Friedhelm Wentzke's occupation?
Friedhelm Wentzke was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Friedhelm Wentzke?
Friedhelm Wentzke was German.
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