Fritz Semmelmann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFritz•Semmelmann
Used nameFritz•Semmelmann
Nick/petnamesBäckla
Born24 July 1928 in Bayreuth, Bayern (GER)
Died17 June 2011 in Bayreuth, Bayern (GER)
AffiliationsSpVgg Bayreuth, Bayreuth (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

The West German soccer team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics was part of the mixed German team that was defeated 2-1 by the Soviet Union in the first round and immediately eliminated. Midfielder Fritz Semmelmann spent his entire career with SpVgg Bayreuth where he became an official of the club after his playing days were over. In addition, he also coached amateur teams in the Bayreuth area.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GER FRG Fritz Semmelmann
Football, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany =9