About Jochen Balke
Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 26). Jochen Balke was a swimmer.
Joachim "Jochen" Balke (September 12, 1917 – MIA January 19, 1944) was a German breaststroke swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1938 London European Championship and competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Dortmund and died during World War II.
In 1936 he finished sixth in the 200 metre breaststroke event. In 1938 he finished first at the European Championship in London in the 200 m breaststroke event.
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Who was Jochen Balke?
German swimmer
When was Jochen Balke born?
Jochen Balke was born on 12 September 1917 in Dortmund.
When did Jochen Balke die?
Jochen Balke died on 19 January 1944 in Veliky Novgorod.
What was Jochen Balke's occupation?
Jochen Balke was a swimmer.
What nationality was Jochen Balke?
Jochen Balke's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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