About Werner Potzernheim
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 87). Werner Potzernheim was a German sport cyclist.
Werner Potzernheim (8 March 1927 – 22 April 2014) was a German road bicycle and track cyclist, who won the bronze medal in the men's 1.000m sprint scratch race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland behind Enzo Sacchi (Italy) and Lionel Cox (Australia). He was a professional rider from 1954 to 1966. Originally from Hamburg, Werner Potzernheim moved to Hanover in 1950.
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Who was Werner Potzernheim?
German racing cyclist (1927-2014)
When was Werner Potzernheim born?
Werner Potzernheim was born on 8 March 1927 in Hanover.
When did Werner Potzernheim die?
Werner Potzernheim died on 22 April 2014 in Hemmingen.
What was Werner Potzernheim's occupation?
Werner Potzernheim was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Werner Potzernheim?
Werner Potzernheim was German.
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