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 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