About Heinz Kaufmann
Lived 1913 – 1997 (aged 83). Heinz Kaufmann was a German rower.
Heinz Werner Alfred Kaufmann (20 September 1913 – 31 August 1997) was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936, he won the bronze medal as a crew member of the German eight boat in the men's eight competition. The German team lost to the American and Italian teams by a second.
A year later, he earned the German national title with the coxed fours, and won the European title as well.
In 1941, he won his last German title with the eights.
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Who was Heinz Kaufmann?
German rower (1913–1997)
When was Heinz Kaufmann born?
Heinz Kaufmann was born on 20 September 1913 in Berlin.
When did Heinz Kaufmann die?
Heinz Kaufmann died on 31 August 1997 in Berlin.
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Heinz Kaufmann was a rower.
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Heinz Kaufmann was German.
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