Hans Lahr
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johann "Hans"•Lahr |
| Used name | Hans•Lahr |
| Born | 21 January 1913 in Friesovy Boudy, Strážné, Královéhradecký kraj (CZE) |
| Died | 24 February 1942 in near Rudnja, Smolensk (RUS) |
| Affiliations | WSV Harrachsdorf-Neuwelt, Harrachov (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
Hans Lahr was a Czechoslovak skier and ski jumper. Lahr competed in two events at the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympics. Lahr finished in ninth place in the Nordic combined. Lahr also competed in the ski jump where he finished in 32nd place.
Lahr was an ethnic German and fought for the Wehrmacht following the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia at the start of World War II. Lahr was killed in action in February 1942 while fighting on the Eastern Front.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Nordic Combined (Skiing) | TCH |
CZE |
Hans Lahr | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | 9 | ||||||
| Ski Jumping (Skiing) | TCH |
CZE |
Hans Lahr | ||||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 32 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†24 February 1942. Killed in action during World War II.)