Werner Hamel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWerner Hans Fritz•Hamel
Used nameWerner•Hamel
Born9 February 1911 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died25 July 1987 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER)
AffiliationsBerliner HC, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

The German field hockey team won the silver medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics after losing 8-1 to India in the final. Forward Werner Hamel played in the 4-1 in over Afghanistan in the group stage and scored one goal. He was also used in the final. Between 1932-37 he earned 12 international caps. He played for Berliner HC, and twice won the German Championship in 1941 and 1942.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Hockey GER Werner Hamel
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Germany 2 Silver