Alfred Kienzle

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlfred•Kienzle
Used nameAlfred•Kienzle
Born1 May 1913 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
Died4 September 1940 in Reims (Rheims), Marne (FRA)
AffiliationsSchwaben Stuttgart
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Alfred Kienzle was a German water polo player from Schwaben Stuttgart and was a member of the German silver medal-winning team, behind Hungary, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was a runner-up again with the German team at the 1938 European Championship, again behind Hungary. Kienzle won 20 international caps before being killed-in-action during World War II at Reims 1940.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER Alfred Kienzle
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Germany 2 Silver

Special Notes