Fritz Pellkofer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Fritz•Pellkofer |
| Used name | Fritz•Pellkofer |
| Born | 3 August 1902 in Bayrischzell, Bayern (GER) |
| Died | 23 January 1943 in Rossosh, Voronezh (RUS) |
| Affiliations | SC Bayrischzell, Bayrischzell (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Fritz Pellkofer formed the well-known “Bayrischzeller Kleeblatt” with his teammates Gustl Müller and Hans Bauer. In 1922 they founded the Skiclub Bayrischzell and in 1930, the Bayrischzeller Skischule, together with non-Olympian Wastl Bucher. Pellkofer was German Champion in the 4 x 10 km relay with Bayrischer Skiverband in 1928 and patron of Die Rote Wand (The Red Wall) in Geitau. At the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics he placed 16th over 50 km cross country skiing. He captained the 1936 German Olympic team. During World War II, he was declared missing in action in Russia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | GER |
Fritz Pellkofer | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 16 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†23 January 1943. Missing in action in World War II in Russia.)