Heinrich Peter

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl-August "Heinrich"•Peter
Used nameHeinrich•Peter
Born13 June 1910
AffiliationsHC Heidelberg, Heidelberg (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 Heinrich Peter played only in the 6-0 win over Denmark in the group stage. He played for HC Heidelberg and between 1930-38 won five international caps.

Results

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