Werner Spannagel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm Werner•Spannagel
Used nameWerner•Spannagel
Born6 October 1909 in Herkingrade, Radevormwald, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died11 August 1943 in Nishnja Krassnoje (RUS)
Measurements157 cm
AffiliationsSSVg Barmen, Barmen, Wuppertal (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Werner Spannagel won his 1932 first round flyweight contest with a points win over Juan José Trillo from Argentina, but lost the quarter-final on points against Louis Salica from the US, who went on to win the bronze medal. Spannagel was the German bantamweight champion in 1932 and flyweight champion the following year. He was killed-in-action in 1943 at the Eastern Front during World War II, with his death being reported on 23 December 1943.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Boxing GER Werner Spannagel
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) =5

Special Notes