Heinz Schulz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeinz•Schulz
Used nameHeinz•Schulz
Born5 January 1935 in Bernburg (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Died27 December 2015 in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements168 cm / 57 kg
AffiliationsASK Vorwärts Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Heinz Schulz was an East Berlin based boxer winning the bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a featherweight. He also tried to qualify for the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games, but was unable to do so. In 1961 Schulz won a bronze medal at the European Championships. He was East German champion as a bantamweight in 1957, 1959 and 1962, and as a featherweight in 1960. Schulz later became a boxing coach.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Boxing GER GDR Heinz Schulz
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) =3 Bronze