Herbert Oehmichen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHerbert Karl•Oehmichen
Used nameHerbert•Oehmichen
Born14 August 1915 in New York, New YorkUSA
Died23 July 1990 (aged 74 years 11 months 9 days) in Los Angeles, CaliforniaUSA
AffiliationsGerman-American AC — Queens, New York, New YorkUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Herbert Oehmichen competed for the US in handball (team) at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Oehmichen represented the German-American Athletic Club in Queens. He played in two USA matches at the 1936 Olympic tournament. In civilian life Oehmichen worked in beverage production. He was a warrant officer during World War II.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Field Handball USA Herbert Oehmichen
Field Handball, Men (Olympic) United States 6