Heinz Sames

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeinz•Sames
Used nameHeinz•Sames
Born10 July 1911 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died29 January 1943 in Volgograd, Volgograd (RUS) 
Measurements77 kg
AffiliationsBerliner Schlittschuhclub, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Skater Heinz Sames participated in all four speed skating events at the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. His best result was finishing 13th place in the 5km. From 1934-37 Sames was runner-up at the German Championships, and in 1938 finished third. He also participated in the 1935 World Championships. He went missing-in-action in 1943 at Volgograd during World War II.

Personal Bests: 500 – 45.4 (1935); 1500 – 2:26.6 (1936); 5000 – 8:45.5 (1936); 10000 – 18:04.3 (1936).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) GER Heinz Sames
500 metres, Men (Olympic) 28
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 27
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) =13
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 15

Special Notes