Paul Mehlitz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul Christian Wilhelm•Mehlitz
Used namePaul•Mehlitz
Nick/petnamesBolle
Born25 December 1906 in Wilmersdorf, Berlin (GER) 
Died7 December 1982 in West-Berlin, Berlin (GER) 
AffiliationsBerliner SV 92, 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 Paul Mehlitz played in the 6-0 win over Denmark in the group stage and scored one goal. He was also used in the 3-0 semi-final win over the Netherlands. Between 1927-37 he earned 26 international caps. At the club level he played for Berliner SV 92 and won the German Championship in 1940.

Results

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