Günter Gehmert

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGünter Wilhelm•Gehmert
Used nameGünter•Gehmert
Born9 February 1913 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died13 June 1940 in Montaigu, Montaigu-Vendée, Vendée (FRA)
Measurements188 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsSportverein Siemens Berlin
NOC Germany

Biography

Günter Gehmert placed 10th in the high jump with 1.90 metres at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He then became German Champion with his personal best (1.95 m) in 1939. He earned nine international caps in dual matches. During World War II Gehmert was injured in action and died in the field hospital in Montaigu, France. He was buried at the war cemetery Fort-de-Malmaison.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.95 (1935).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Günter Gehmert
High Jump, Men (Olympic) =10

Special Notes