Gotthard Handrick
Fighter pilot and Olympic athlete
Born
October 25th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Served as a fighter pilot during World War II. Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, participating in the modern pentathlon. Achieved notable success in the military airspace. Engaged in post-war aviation activities in Germany.
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in modern pentathlon
Served as a German fighter pilot during World War II
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