About János Wenk
Lived 1894 – 1962 (aged 68). János Wenk was a Hungarian water polo player, swimmer and athlete.
János Wenk (24 April 1894 - 17 October 1962) was a Hungarian water polo player and backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Born in Csaca, he was part of the Hungarian water polo team, which competed in the 1912 tournament and, twelve years later, in the 1924 tournament. At the 1928 tournament, he was a reserve player and did not compete in a match.
In 1912, he also competed in the 100 metre backstroke event, but he was eliminated in the first round.
He died in Budapest.
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Who was János Wenk?
Hungarian water polo player
When was János Wenk born?
János Wenk was born on 24 April 1894 in Čadca.
When did János Wenk die?
János Wenk died on 17 October 1962 in Budapest.
What was János Wenk's occupation?
János Wenk was a water polo player, swimmer and athlete.
What nationality was János Wenk?
János Wenk was Hungarian.
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