Heinz Schmalix

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeinrich "Heinz"•Schmalix
Used nameHeinz•Schmalix
Born24 July 1910
Died6 October 1975
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. Half-back Heinz Schmalix played in the 4-1 win over Afghanistan in the group stage, in the 3-0 semi-final win over the Netherlands, and in the final. Between 1935-41 he won 28 international caps. At the club level he played for Berliner HC and won the German Championship in 1941 and 1942.

Results

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