About Peter Kohnke
Lived 1941 – 1975 (aged 33). Peter Kohnke was a German sport shooter.
Peter Kohnke (9 October 1941 – 3 April 1975) was a German sports shooter. He won a gold medal in the 50 metre rifle prone event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He also competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He died in a traffic accident, aged 33.
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Who was Peter Kohnke?
sport shooter (1941–1975)
When was Peter Kohnke born?
Peter Kohnke was born on 9 October 1941 in Königsberg.
When did Peter Kohnke die?
Peter Kohnke died on 3 April 1975 in Bremervörde.
What was Peter Kohnke's occupation?
Peter Kohnke was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Peter Kohnke?
Peter Kohnke was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Kohnke. https://biography.guide/peter-kohnke/
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