Martin Schmidt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Martin•Schmidt |
| Used name | Martin•Schmidt |
| Born | 22 December 1969 in Achim, Niedersachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 87 kg |
| Affiliations | THW Kiel, Kiel (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Right-wing handball player Martin Schmidt came seventh with the German team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He won 42 international caps and scored 67 goals, and participated in the 1996 European Championships.
Domestically, Schmidt played with TV Baden (1987-89), SG Bremen-Ost (1989-91), THW Kiel (1991-2003), and SG Mönkeberg (since 2003). He helped THW Kiel win the German national title seven times in 1994-1996, 1998-2000 and 2002, and the German Cup from 1998-2000. In 1998 and 2002 he also won the EHF Cups and reached the final of the 2000 European Champions League, losing to FC Barcelona. By profession, he became a graduated business economist.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Handball | GER |
Martin Schmidt | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 7 |