Franz Schuh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranz Xaver Anton•Schuh
Used nameFranz•Schuh
Born15 March 1891 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Died13 June 1936
Affiliations1.W.A.S.C., Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Austrian swimmer Franz Schuh won the 200 metres freestyle in 2:44 at the Austrian selection competition held in Vienna (Dianabad) on 5 May 1912. As a result, he qualified for that year’s Stockholm Olympics. Schuh participated in the heats of the 400 and 1,500 metres freestyle at the Games but was eliminated in both events.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) AUT Franz Schuh
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 h5 r1/3
1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 2 h4 r1/3