Herbert Böcher
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Oskar Herbert•Böcher |
| Used name | Herbert•Böcher |
| Born | 22 February 1903 in Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 14 January 1983 in Koppl, Salzburg (AUT) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | Teutonia 1899 Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Herbert Böcher was a graduate as a sports teacher, who coached Chinese athletes at the University of Mukden (1929-32), and in 1933 became a sports journalist. He won the 1926 and 1927 national championships in the 800 meters, in 1928-29 in the 4 x 400 relay, and in 1927-29 in the 4 x 1500 relay. Additionally he was part of the world record relay team in the 4 x 800 in 1927 (8:01.0). At Amsterdam in 1928 Böcher had to withdraw from the 1,500 final due to an injury.
Personal Best: 1500 – 3:55.0 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Herbert Böcher | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) |