Heiko Schwartz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeiko Garrelt Christian•Schwartz (-Dreesen)
Used nameHeiko•Schwartz
Born21 September 1911 in Norden, Niedersachsen (GER)
Died29 October 1973 in Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements188 cm
AffiliationsPoseidon Köln, Magdeburg 1896
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

At Los Angeles in 1932 Heiko Schwartz was a member of the German team that came in second and won a silver medal behind Hungary, also winning silver medals at the 1931 and 1934 European Championships. In 1936, he competed in the 100 metre freestyle but failed to qualify from the heats. He also won a swimming medal in the 4x200 free relay at the 1934 Europeans. Representing Poseidon Köln, Schwartz was 1931 German Champion in the 4x100 and 4x200 freestyle relays.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER Heiko Schwartz
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Germany 2 Silver
1936 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Heiko Schwartz
100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 h3 r1/3
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Germany DNS

Special Notes