Franz Schmid

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranz Xaver Christine•Schmid
Used nameFranz•Schmid
Born17 January 1905 in Garmisch, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern (GER) 
Died18 September 1992 in Hausham, Bayern (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Franz Schmid started climbing as a youth. From the age of 18 he started making notable ascents, the highlight being the first ascent of the Matterhorn North Face with his brother Toni. The same year, Franz Schmid also climbed together with Hans Ertl the Northern Face of the Ortler. In total he conquered around 2,000 summits. Franz became a police inspector in Neuhaus/Schliersee.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Alpinism GER Franz Schmid
Alpinism, Open (Olympic) Toni Schmid 1 Gold

Olympic family relations