About Joseph Pletinckx
Lived 1888 – 1971 (aged 82). Joseph Pletinckx was a Belgian swimmer and water polo player.
Joseph Pletincx (13 June 1888 – 4 January 1971) was a Belgian water polo player. He competed at the 1908, 1912, 1920, and 1924 Summer Olympics and won three silver and one bronze medals, becoming one of eight male athletes who won four or more Olympic medals in water polo.
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Who was Joseph Pletinckx?
Belgian water polo player (1888–1971)
When was Joseph Pletinckx born?
Joseph Pletinckx was born on 13 June 1888 in Saint-Gilles.
When did Joseph Pletinckx die?
Joseph Pletinckx died on 4 January 1971 in Saint-Gilles.
What was Joseph Pletinckx's occupation?
Joseph Pletinckx was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Joseph Pletinckx?
Joseph Pletinckx was Belgian.
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