Richard Wilhelm

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard•Wilhelm
Used nameRichard•Wilhelm
Born1888 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died1917
Measurements176 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsSC Komet Berlin, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Richard Wilhelm was killed in action in 1917 during World War I. He was an active swimmer and turned to race walking from 1903-08. In 1906 he was German champion in the 100 km, but in 1908 was eliminated in the heats of the 3,500 m walk at the London Olympics. Wilhelm set several German records. He was trained as a machine constructor.

Personal Best: 3500W – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Richard Wilhelm
3,500 metres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) 6 h3 r1/2
10 miles Race Walk, Men (Olympic) DNS