Erna Wachtel

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BornApril 3, 1907
Racibórz, Poland (then Prussia)
DiedJune 1, 1995 (aged 88)
Chicago, U.S.
ClubLincoln Turners
Erna Wachtel
Wachtel coaching in 1956
Personal information
BornApril 3, 1907
Racibórz, Poland (then Prussia)
DiedJune 1, 1995 (aged 88)
Chicago, U.S.
Sport
SportArtistic gymnastics
ClubLincoln Turners

Erna Wachtel (April 3, 1907 – June 1, 1995)[1] was an American artistic gymnast, coach and judge.

Born in Germany, she immigrated to the United States at the age of 19.

Athletic career

Wachtel won multiple AAU titles, and in 1944 was named an Honorary Olympic Team member for the games that were cancelled due to World War II.

Later life

Personal life

References

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