Hans Schneider

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans-Joachim•Schneider
Used nameHans•Schneider
Born21 October 1909 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died19 July 1972 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
AffiliationsDSV 98, Duisburg (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Hans Schneider was a German water polo player from Duisburger SV 98 and was a member of the German silver medal-winning team, behind Hungary, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was a runner-up again with the German team at the 1938 European Championship, again behind Hungary. He won 55 international caps. From 1939-41 Schneider won the German Championship with his home club Duisburg. His son Achim also became a water polo player and participated in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER Hans Schneider
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Germany 2 Silver

Olympic family relations

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