About Willi Eichhorn
Lived 1908 – 1994 (aged 85). Willi Eichhorn was a German rower.
Willi Eichhorn (23 August 1908 – 24 May 1994) was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the gold medal with his partner Hugo Strauß in the coxless pairs competition for men, He was only 27 at the time. This was also his only time competing in the Olympics.
Germany also went on to win the most gold medals that year.
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Who was Willi Eichhorn?
German rower (1908-1994)
When was Willi Eichhorn born?
Willi Eichhorn was born on 23 August 1908 in Walldorf.
When did Willi Eichhorn die?
Willi Eichhorn died on 25 May 1994 in Mannheim.
What was Willi Eichhorn's occupation?
Willi Eichhorn was a rower.
What nationality was Willi Eichhorn?
Willi Eichhorn was German.
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