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Hermann Gericke dead at age 95, Austrian Olympic swimmer

Hermann Gericke: key obituary facts

Is Hermann Gericke dead? Yes. Hermann Gericke died on August 6, 2026, at age 95.

Cause of death: Hermann Gericke's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Hermann Gericke known for?

He was a Swiss swimmer.

More about Hermann Gericke

Born: 12 August 1931.

Gender: male.

Occupation: swimmer, engineer, businessperson.

Nationality: Switzerland.

Hermann Gericke, an Austrian Olympic swimmer, died on August 6, 2026, aged 95.

Born on August 12, 1931, he was a Swiss former swimmer who represented his sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, competing in the men’s 100 metre backstroke. He also worked as an engineer and businessperson, according to biographical records associated with his career.

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