About Wilfried Soltau
Lived 1912 – 1995 (aged 83). Wilfried Soltau was a German canoeist.
Wilfried Soltau (17 June 1912 – 27 September 1995) was a West German sprint canoer who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two bronze medals at London in 1952, earning them in the C-2 1000 m and C-2 10000 m events.
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Who was Wilfried Soltau?
Canoe racer (1912–1995)
When was Wilfried Soltau born?
Wilfried Soltau was born on 17 June 1912 in Hamburg.
When did Wilfried Soltau die?
Wilfried Soltau died on 27 September 1995 in Süsel.
What was Wilfried Soltau's occupation?
Wilfried Soltau was a canoeist.
What nationality was Wilfried Soltau?
Wilfried Soltau was German.
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