Hans-Joachim Reich

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans-Joachim•Reich
Used nameHans-Joachim•Reich
Nick/petnamesHanne
Born18 April 1930 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died16 January 2016
AffiliationsSC Motor Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany

Biography

Swimmer Hans-Joachim Reich from East Berlin was a member of the mixed German 4x200 freestyle relay, finishing fifth at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He also competed in the 1,500 freestyle, but failed to reach the final. In 1952-53 and 1955 he won the East German 100 freestyle title. Reich won a further six national freestyle titles, at 200 metres in 1953, 400 metres in 1954-55 and 1,500 metres between 1954-56.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER GDR Hans-Joachim Reich
1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 17
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 5