About Paul Günther
Lived 1882 – 1945 (aged 62–63). Paul Günther was a German competitive diver.
Paul Günther (24 October 1882 – 13 February 1959) was a German diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard event. In the plain high diving, he competed in the final but did not finish, so he came eighth. In 1988 he was inducted to the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
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Who was Paul Günther?
German diver (1882–1945)
When was Paul Günther born?
Paul Günther was born on 24 October 1882 in Hanover.
When did Paul Günther die?
Paul Günther died in 1945 in Duisburg.
What was Paul Günther's occupation?
Paul Günther was a competitive diver.
What nationality was Paul Günther?
Paul Günther was German.
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