Franz Nikodem

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameFranz Adalbert•Nikodem
Used nameFranz•Nikodem
Born22 March 1932 in Kwidzyn, Pomorskie (POL)
Died22 September 1984 in Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) (DOD between 21 and 22 September 1984)
AffiliationsMarienburger SC, Köln (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

The West German field hockey team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics earned a bronze by medal winning the deciding game against Great Britain 3-1. In the semi-finals Germany had lost 0-1 to India. Franz Nikodem played for Flensburger HC and later for MSC Köln domestically. He was a substitute in Melbourne and made no appearances for the team. He earned three international caps in 1956.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Hockey GER FRG Franz Nikodem
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany DNS