Erich Joch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul Erich•Joch
Used nameErich•Joch
Born17 February 1913 in Lutherstadt Eisleben, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Died9 March 2003 in Quedlinburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements178 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsMars Quedlinburg
NOC Germany

Biography

Triple jumper Erich John finished seventh at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, missing the final by only 2 centimetres. He never won a German title, but was runner-up in 1936 and fourth in 1934-35. In his youth Joch was an avid handball player. He was educated as a sports teacher and worked for years as a sports coach in Quedlinburg.

Personal Best: TJ – 15.05 (1939).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Erich Joch
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 7