Günter Siegmund

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGünter•Siegmund
Used nameGünter•Siegmund
Born19 December 1936 in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Lubuskie (POL)
Died13 September 2020 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Measurements189 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsASK Vorwärts Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Günter Siegmund from East Berlin was the only German boxer at the 1960 Roma Olympics to win a medal. In the semifinal of the heavyweight class he lost against South African Daan Bekker, which brought him a bronze medal. One year later Siegmund won the same medal at the European Championships. In 1960 and 1961 he also won East German national titles.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Boxing GER GDR Günter Siegmund
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =3 Bronze