Heinrich Sack
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heinrich Martin Johannes•Sack |
| Used name | Heinrich•Sack |
| Born | 10 December 1909 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER) |
| Died | 13 September 1941 in Walewatschi, Minsk Voblast (BLR) |
| Affiliations | Canuclub Alsterfreunde Viktoria Hamburg |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Flatwater canoeist Heinrich Sack finished fourth at the 1936 Berlin with partner Hans Wedemann in the C-2 over 1,000 metres. In 1934 and 1936 they won the German titles. Sack was killed in action during World War II on the Eastern front in 1941. He is buried in a military cemetery in Kyiv.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | GER |
Heinrich Sack | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Hans Wedemann | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†13 September 1941. Buried in a military cemetery in Kyiv.)
Errata
Heinrich Martin Johannes Sack ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Kiew - Sammelfriedhof (Ukraine). Endgrablage: Block 1 Reihe 59 Grab 2353.