Walther Binner

Walther Binner (January 28, 1891 September 18, 1971) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Walther Binner
Personal information
Nationality German
Born(1891-01-28)January 28, 1891
Breslau, German Empire
DiedSeptember 18, 1971(1971-09-18) (aged 80)
Frankfurt am Main, West Germany
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokesfreestyle

He was born in Breslau and died in Frankfurt am Main.

In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event.

He was the president of swimming's world governing body, FINA from 1932 - 1936 and was also a member of the International Olympic Committee.


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