Willi Brinkmann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm "Willi"•Brinkmann
Used nameWilli•Brinkmann
Born25 October 1910 in Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died12 February 1991 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
AffiliationsTuRU Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Field handball was only part of the Olympic program once, at the 1936 Berlin Games. The German Reich dominated their two preliminary round matches, beating Hungary 22-0 and then the USA 29-1, before winning all three matches in the final round, including a 10-6 win over Austria in the deciding match that won the gold medal. Willi Brinkmann played three matches including the deciding game against Austria.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Handball GER Willi Brinkmann
Handball, Men (Olympic) Germany 1 Gold