About Therese Zenz
Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 87). Therese Zenz was a German kayaker and athlete.
Theresia Maria "Therese" Zenz (15 October 1932 – 22 October 2019) was a Saar-born German canoe sprinter. She took part in the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won three silver medals for the United Team of Germany in 1956 and 1960. At the 1952 games she competed for Saar and finished ninth in the K-1 500 metres event. She later became a coach for the West German team.
Zenz won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-1 500 m: 1954 for Saar) and two bronzes (K-1 500 m and K-2 500 m: both 1958 for West Germany).
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Who was Therese Zenz?
West German canoeist (1932–2019)
When was Therese Zenz born?
Therese Zenz was born on 15 October 1932 in Merzig.
When did Therese Zenz die?
Therese Zenz died on 22 October 2019 in Merzig.
What was Therese Zenz's occupation?
Therese Zenz was a kayaker and athlete.
What nationality was Therese Zenz?
Therese Zenz was German.
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