Erich Fincsusz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erich (-Eric)•Fincsusz (-Finchley) |
| Used name | Erich•Fincsusz |
| Born | 22 December 1912 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | November 1976 in ? (USA) |
| Affiliations | SC Hakoah Wien, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian wrestler Erich Fincsusz took part in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He lost his first bout in the Greco-Roman featherweight division, losing to the eventual silver medallist from Finland, Aarne Reini. As a Jew, Fincsusz fled to the United States during World War II and took the American name Eric Finchley.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | AUT |
Erich Fincsusz | |||
| Featherweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) |