About Sylvester Wackerle
Lived 1908 – 1978 (aged 70). Sylvester Wackerle was a German bobsledder.
Sylvester Wackerle (sometimes shown as Silvester Wackerlie, Sr.) (1 January 1908 – 3 March 1978) was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid-1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1954 and a bronze in 1953 (tied with Sweden).
Wackerle also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sylvester Wackerle?
bobsledder (1908-1978)
When was Sylvester Wackerle born?
Sylvester Wackerle was born on 19 January 1908 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
When did Sylvester Wackerle die?
Sylvester Wackerle died on 3 March 1978 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
What was Sylvester Wackerle's occupation?
Sylvester Wackerle was a bobsledder.
What nationality was Sylvester Wackerle?
Sylvester Wackerle was German.
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