Willi Sturm

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm "Willi"•Sturm
Used nameWilli•Sturm
Born28 January 1928 in Střekov, Ústí nad Labem, Ústecký kraj (CZE)
Died5 August 1993
AffiliationsWASPO 98 Hannover, Hannover (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the German water polo team beat Romania 8-4 in the qualifying game, but then lost all three matches in the group stage against Hungary, Soviet Union and Egypt, and was eliminated. A member of the 1952 squad, Willi Sturm also played at the 1956 Melbourne when West Germany finished sixth. At club level he played for WASPO 98 Hannover.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER FRG Willi Sturm
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany =13
1956 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER FRG Willi Sturm
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 6