About Gustav Schäfer
Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 85). Gustav Schäfer was a German rower.
Gustav Schäfer (22 September 1906 – 12 December 1991) was a German rower who became Olympic champion in the single sculls at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Johanngeorgenstadt.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics he won the gold medal in the single sculls competition. He died in Munich in 1991.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gustav Schäfer?
German rower (1906–1991)
When was Gustav Schäfer born?
Gustav Schäfer was born on 22 September 1906 in Johanngeorgenstadt.
When did Gustav Schäfer die?
Gustav Schäfer died on 12 December 1991 in Munich.
What was Gustav Schäfer's occupation?
Gustav Schäfer was a rower.
What nationality was Gustav Schäfer?
Gustav Schäfer was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gustav Schäfer (rower)
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