Georg Brunner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorg•Brunner
Used nameGeorg•Brunner
Born15 December 1897 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER)
Died16 November 1959 in Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
AffiliationsLeipziger SC, Leipzig (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Field hockey goalie Georg Brunner was a member of the first German team to win an Olympic hockey medal, when they beat Belgium 3-0 to win the bronze medal at Amsterdam in 1928. He won 11 international caps between 1927-31. At club level he played for Leipziger SC. Brunner was also an ice hockey international, and by profession was a merchant.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Hockey GER Georg Brunner
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Germany 3 Bronze