Werner Kirsch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Werner•Kirsch |
| Used name | Werner•Kirsch |
| Born | 16 April 1938 in Werdau, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 29 July 2017 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Aktivist Brieske-Senftenberg, Senftenberg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Magdeburg-based East German featherweight boxer Werner Kirsch withdrew in the second round at the 1960 Roma Olympics, after falling ill with jaundice. Kirsch was East German lightweight champion from 1963-66. He later became a longtime coach at professional boxing gym SES Magdeburg. In 2017, Kirsch died in a nursing home after a long illness.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Boxing | GER |
GDR |
Werner Kirsch | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |