Charles Winckler
Danish tug of war competitor
Born
April 9th, 1867
158 years ago
Died
December 17th, 1932
92 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Denmark
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Born in 1867, a prominent athlete in tug of war, discus, and shot put. Competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics, where achieved recognition for participation in the tug of war event. Contributed to Danish sports, particularly in strength athletics. Excelled in throwing events during a competitive career that spanned several years, representing Denmark in various competitions.
Competed in tug of war at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Participated in discus and shot put events
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