Carl Menke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl•Menke
Used nameCarl•Menke
Born3 July 1906
AffiliationsGladbacher HTC, Mönchengladbach (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. Half-back Carl Menke played in the 6-0 win over Denmark in the group stage. It was one of the four international caps he won between 1935-36. 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 Carl Menke
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Germany 2 Silver