Harry Köcher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHarry•Köcher
Used nameHarry•Köcher
Born16 February 1933 in Schlegel, Thüringen (GER)
Died2003
Measurements167 cm / 69 kg
AffiliationsGST-Klub Leipzig, Leipzig (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany

Biography

Harry Köcher was a member of the mixed German team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. He competed in the three-position free rifle event, finishing eighth, and he placed an unfortunate fourth in the small-bore rifle three-position event. Köcher won seven East German titles in the 1950s and 1970s, also winning four medals at the European Championships. Köcher was a wood carver as a hobby. His wife Erna was also a sport shooter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Shooting GER GDR Harry Köcher
Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
Small-Bore Rifle, Three Positions, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 4