Peter Heß

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePeter•Heß
Used namePeter•Heß
Born16 May 1946 in Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Diedin ? (GER) (Died at the beginning of the 21st century.)
Measurements174 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsBayer 04 Leverkusen, Leverkusen (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

Peter Hess from Leverkusen claimed the West German amateur boxing title as a lightweight from 1970-72, and was then nominated for the 1972 München Olympics. After a surprising first round win against Cuban boxer Enrique Regüeiferos he was knocked out in the second round by Norwegian Sven Erik Paulsen. Hess won West German amateur titles from 1970-72 and 1976. During his career he was overshadowed by charismatic boxer René Weller.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Boxing FRG Peter Heß
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) =9