Wera Schäferkordt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameWera Änne Christel•Schäferkordt (-Jumpertz-, -Madest)
Used nameWera•Schäferkordt
Born9 December 1924 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died5 May 1987 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
AffiliationsDüsseldorf 98, Düsseldorf (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

German Vera Schäferkordt was a freestyle swimmer. She was eliminated in the 100 metres freestyle heats at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, and with the 4x100 relay she finished seventh. The winner of 24 national titles, Schäferkordt later became a well-known coach of female swimmers in Düsseldorf.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER FRG Wera Schäferkordt
100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 25
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 7