Johann Blank

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohann•Blank
Used nameJohann•Blank
Nick/petnamesSeppl
Born17 April 1904 in Nürnberg, Bayern (GER)
Died15 March 1983 (aged 78 years 10 months 28 days) in Ansbach, Bayern (GER)
AffiliationsSB Bayern 07, Nürnberg (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Johann Blank played for the German gold medal winning water polo team at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. He was only brought in for the semi-final against Great Britain, and therefore did not receive a medal. A goalie, his club career was with Bayern 07 Nürnberg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER Johann Blank
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Germany 1 Gold