Walter Reisp

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter Johann Adolf•Reisp
Used nameWalter•Reisp
Born5 November 1910 in Voitsberg, Steiermark (AUT)
Died5 December 1993 in Bruck an der Mur, Steiermark (AUT)
AffiliationsGAK, Graz (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Forward Walter Reisp was a member of the Austrian field handball team that won the silver medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He played two matches during the tournament. Domestically, he played with Grazer AK helping them win two national titles. In total, Reisp won 17 international caps.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Handball AUT Walter Reisp
Handball, Men (Olympic) Austria 2 Silver