About Klara Milch
Lived 1891 – 1970 (aged 79). Klara Milch was an Austrian and Turkish swimmer.
Klara Milch (May 24, 1891 – July 13, 1970) was an Austrian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. She was Jewish. She was the first woman to represent Austria at the Olympics.
She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 metre freestyle relay event, becoming the first Austrian woman to win an Olympic medal together with her teammates Margarete Adler, Josephine Sticker and Berta Zahourek. Milch also participated in the 100 metre freestyle competition but was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Klara Milch?
Austrian swimmer (1891–1970)
When was Klara Milch born?
Klara Milch was born on 24 May 1891 in İzmir.
When did Klara Milch die?
Klara Milch died on 13 July 1970 in Multan.
What was Klara Milch's occupation?
Klara Milch was a swimmer.
What nationality was Klara Milch?
Klara Milch was Austrian and Turkish.
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