About Reni Erkens
Lived 1909 – 1987 (aged 78). Reni Erkens was a German swimmer.
Renate "Reni" Erkens (later Küppers, 24 June 1909 – 22 October 1987) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
She was born in Oberhausen and was the wife of Ernst Küppers and the mother of Ernst-Joachim Küppers.
In 1928, she finished fourth with the German relay team in the 4×100 metre freestyle relay competition.
She also participated in the 100 metre freestyle event and in the 400 metre freestyle event but in both she was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Reni Erkens?
German swimmer
When was Reni Erkens born?
Reni Erkens was born on 24 June 1909 in Oberhausen.
When did Reni Erkens die?
Reni Erkens died on 22 October 1987 in Nordhorn.
What was Reni Erkens's occupation?
Reni Erkens was a swimmer.
What nationality was Reni Erkens?
Reni Erkens was German.
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