Egon Henninger
German swimmer (1940–2025)
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Egon Henninger (22 June 1940 – 10 August 2025) was a German swimmer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke and finished in fourth, fifth and sixth place, respectively. Henninger won silver medals in the 4 × 100 m medley relay in 1964 and 1968.[1] He won three medals in these two swimming events at the European championships in 1962 and 1966.[2] Henninger died on 10 August 2025, at the age of 85.[3]
Born22 June 1940
Kühlungsborn, Gau Mecklenburg, Germany
Died10 August 2025 (aged 85)
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
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| Born | 22 June 1940 Kühlungsborn, Gau Mecklenburg, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 10 August 2025 (aged 85) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | ASK Vorwärts Rostock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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