Hermann Wilker
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Hermann Wilker was a Germany
rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
and in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.
Twelve years later he won the gold medal in the coxed fours as part of the German team.
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
and in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.
Twelve years later he won the gold medal in the coxed fours as part of the German team.