Rudolf Hendel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRudolf•Hendel
Used nameRudolf•Hendel
Born21 September 1947 in Rodewisch, Sachsen (GER)
Died17 July 2023 in Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg (GER)
Measurements176 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsASK Vorwärts Frankfurt, Frankfurt (Oder) (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

East German middleweight judoka Rudolf Hensel was eliminated in his first bout at the 1972 München Olympics. He lost to Czechoslovakian Peter Jákl by Yusei-gachi. In 1970 and 1971 he was European Champion, while in 1965 and 1970 he won his only East German titles. Hendel later managed and coached his home club JC 90 Frankfurt/Oder. By profession, he was trained as a sports teacher.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Judo GDR Rudolf Hendel
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) =19