German stayer Bruno Demke around 1905

Bruno Demker (1880 - 1916), a German rider with an very effective but far from elegant style. He was a real daredevil, know for his great ambition.
He was not a great sprinter. However as a stayer around 1905 only Robl was better.

In 1914 Demker became a war pilot and in 1916 he was killed in a flight accident.