Heinz Ostheimer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeinz•Ostheimer
Used nameHeinz•Ostheimer
Born15 September 1931 in Bexbach, Saarland (GER)
Died9 July 2023 in Bexbach, Saarland (GER)
AffiliationsTV Bexbach 1886, Bexbach (GER)
NOC Saar

Biography

Heinz Ostheimer was part of the Saar gymnastics team that finished 22nd at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Individually he finished 153rd in the all-around competition. The team was coached by Kurt Marschollek who also introduced volleyball to the Saarland. From 1970-80 Ostheimer was president of his home club, TV Bexbach 1886. His son Ernst was also a gymnast.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) SAA Heinz Ostheimer
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 153
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Saar 22
Floor Exercise, Men (Olympic) =126
Horse Vault, Men (Olympic) =110
Parallel Bars, Men (Olympic) 167
Horizontal Bar, Men (Olympic) 177
Rings, Men (Olympic) =114
Pommelled Horse, Men (Olympic) =109