About Wolfgang Dessecker
Lived 1911 – 1973 (aged 61). Wolfgang Dessecker was a German athletics competitor.
Wolfgang Dessecker (18 August 1911 – 26 March 1973) was a German middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Wolfgang Dessecker?
German athletics competitor (1911–1973)
When was Wolfgang Dessecker born?
Wolfgang Dessecker was born on 18 August 1911 in Stuttgart.
When did Wolfgang Dessecker die?
Wolfgang Dessecker died on 26 March 1973 in Stuttgart.
What was Wolfgang Dessecker's occupation?
Wolfgang Dessecker was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Wolfgang Dessecker?
Wolfgang Dessecker was German.
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