Heinz Raack

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeinz Adolf•Raack
Used nameHeinz•Raack
Born18 May 1917 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died26 December 2002 (aged 85 years 7 months 8 days) in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
AffiliationsBerliner SC, 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. Half-back Heinz Raack played only in the 6-0 win over Denmark in the group stage. Between 1935-42 he 15 international caps. At the club level he played for Berliner SC and won the German Championship in 1937 and 1938.

Results

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