Ernst Hoppenberg
German swimmer and water polo player
Born
July 26th, 1878
147 years ago
Died
1937
88 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in swimming and water polo during the early 20th century. Represented Germany in multiple competitions, including the 1900 Summer Olympics. Focused on both individual swimming events and team-based water polo.
Competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
Played for the German national water polo team
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