Wilhelm Baumann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm•Baumann
Used nameWilhelm•Baumann
Born12 August 1912 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died14 March 1990 (aged 77 years 7 months 2 days)
AffiliationsSC Charlottenburg, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Field handball was only part of the Olympic program once, at the 1936 Berlin Games. The German Reich dominated their two preliminary round matches, beating Hungary 22-0 and then the USA 29-1, before winning all three matches in the final round, including a 10-6 win over Austria in the deciding match that won the gold medal. Baumann was a member of the team in two matches including the match against Switzerland (16-6) in the final round when he scored six of 16 goals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Handball GER Wilhelm Baumann
Handball, Men (Olympic) Germany 1 Gold