About Ruth Katharina Vellner
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 89). Ruth Katharina Vellner was an Estonian and Swedish swimmer and dancer.
Ruth Katharina Vellner (until 1944 Käsnapuu; surname also written as Käsnapuu-Welner or Velner; 22 November 1922 Tallinn – 7 January 2012 Stockholm) was an Estonian breaststroke swimmer. She is considered as one of the greatest Estonian female swimmers.
She started her swimming training in 1929 under the guidance of Herbert Rachmann. 1938-1943 she became 6-times Estonian champion in different swimming disciplines 1937-1940 she was a member of Estonian national swimming team.
In 1943 she moved to Sweden.
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Who was Ruth Katharina Vellner?
Estonian swimmer and dancer (1922-2012)
When was Ruth Katharina Vellner born?
Ruth Katharina Vellner was born on 22 November 1922 in Tallinn.
When did Ruth Katharina Vellner die?
Ruth Katharina Vellner died on 7 January 2012 in Stockholm.
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Ruth Katharina Vellner was a swimmer and dancer.
What nationality was Ruth Katharina Vellner?
Ruth Katharina Vellner was Estonian and Swedish.
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