About Werner Meyer
Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 71). Werner Meyer was a Swiss handball player.
Werner "Kress" Meyer (30 May 1914 – 10 September 1985) was a Swiss field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Berlin, Germany.
He was part of the Swiss field handball team, which won the bronze medal. He played in three matches of the Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Meyer?
Swiss handball player (1914-1985)
When was Werner Meyer born?
Werner Meyer was born on 30 May 1914 in Switzerland.
When did Werner Meyer die?
Werner Meyer died on 10 September 1985.
What was Werner Meyer's occupation?
Werner Meyer was a handball player.
What nationality was Werner Meyer?
Werner Meyer was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Werner Meyer (handballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Meyer. https://biography.guide/werner-meyer/
MLA: "Werner Meyer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/werner-meyer/.
Chicago: "Werner Meyer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/werner-meyer/.
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