Rolf Wollner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRolf Wolfgang•Wollner
Used nameRolf•Wollner
Born28 April 1906 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER)
Died6 July 1988 in Burghausen, Leipzig, Sachsen (GER)
AffiliationsLeipziger SC, Leipzig (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Field hockey player Rolf Wollner 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 12 international caps between 1927-31. At club level he played for Leipziger SC. By profession, Wollner was a merchant.

Results

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