About Wilhelm Kaidel
Lived 1912 – 1978 (aged 65). Wilhelm Kaidel was a German rower.
Wilhelm Kaidel (20 April 1912 – 2 April 1978), also known under his nickname Bubi, was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Kaidel was born in Schweinfurt in 1912. He won the silver medal with his partner, Joachim Pirsch, in the 1936 Olympic double sculls competition. His son, Siegfried Kaidel, has since 2008 been the president of the German rowing association.
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Who was Wilhelm Kaidel?
German rower (1912-1978)
When was Wilhelm Kaidel born?
Wilhelm Kaidel was born on 20 April 1912 in Schweinfurt.
When did Wilhelm Kaidel die?
Wilhelm Kaidel died on 2 April 1978 in Schweinfurt.
What was Wilhelm Kaidel's occupation?
Wilhelm Kaidel was a rower.
What nationality was Wilhelm Kaidel?
Wilhelm Kaidel was German.
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