Norbert Sinner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNorbert•Sinner
Used nameNorbert•Sinner
Born5 April 1907 in Leudelange, Luxembourg (LUX)
Died9 November 1945 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

In addition to his Olympic appearance, Norbert Sinner was best for his work in the Luxembourg – Remich race, winning in 1927, placing second in 1926 and fourth in 1928. He also raced cyclo-cross, finishing third in the 1928 Luxembourg Cyclo-Cross Championships, and 10th in the 1928 Critérium International de Cyclo-Cross. Sinner later raced automobiles and was better known for his work in that sport. He raced a 2.3 litre Bugatti in the early 1930s, placing second at the Bupperich and the Grand Prix de l’AC Luxembourgeois in 1932, and third in 1933 at the Echternach Hillclimb. In 1933 he raced at Spa with Joseph Zigrand, in a 3 litre Bugatti. In 1945 Sinner was executed for collaborating with the Nazis during their occupation of Luxembourg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) LUX Norbert Sinner
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 40
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) Luxembourg 10

Errata

Date of birth also seen incorrectly as 6 April 1907.