Max Hainle, German swimmer (b. 1882)
Max Hainle (23 February 1882 – 19 April 1961) was a German swimmer who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He was born in Dortmund. As a member of the German swimming team he won the gold medal at the Paris Games. He also competed in the 1000 metre freestyle event and finished fourth.
1961Apr, 19
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