Hans Scheele
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans-Heinrich•Scheele |
| Used name | Hans•Scheele |
| Born | 18 December 1908 in Kirchwerder, Hamburg (GER) |
| Died | 23 July 1941 in Buynichi, Mahilyow (BLR) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Hamburger SV, Hamburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Hans Scheele was 1934 European Champion in the 400 metres hurdles, and the 4x400 metres relay. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics he was eliminated in the heats of the 400 hurdles. In 1934-36 Scheele was German Champion in the intermediate hurdles. His sons Klaus and Horst Scheele also became nationally prominent track and field athletes.
Hans Scheele was a business man, but was mobilized in 1939 for World War II. In 1941, at the beginning of the Russia campaign, he was killed in action in today’s Belarus near Buynichi. The Master Sergeant was buried at Mogilev in the soldier’s cemetery.
Personal Best: 400H – 53.2 (1934).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Hans Scheele | |||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 3 h4 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (2–0–0 1934 Torino gold: 400 m hurdles and 4×400 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†23 July 1941. Killed in action during World War II at the Eastern Front.)