Hans Berger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohannes Wilhelm Maria "Hans"•Berger
Used nameHans•Berger
Born6 January 1906 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died21 December 1973 in Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements180 cm
AffiliationsAstoria Beeck, Duisburg (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Light-heavyweight Boxer Hans Berger from Duisburg was eliminated on a points decision in the first round to the future 1932 Olympic champion Dave Carstens from South Africa. Berger was runner-up in 1932 and 1933 at the German Championships in the light-heavyweight division. It is believed, although not proven, that he worked in a POW camp in France in 1947 as a manager, and organized several boxing tournaments.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Boxing GER Hans Berger
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =5