Erich Sauermann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGustav Emil Erich•Sauermann
Used nameErich•Sauermann
Born7 December 1919 in Linden, Hannover, Niedersachsen (GER)
Died19 July 1984 in Gleichen, Niedersachsen (GER)
AffiliationsWASPO 98 Hannover, Hannover (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the German water polo team beat Romania 8-4 in the qualifying game, but then lost all three matches in the group stage against Hungary, Soviet Union and Egypt, and was eliminated. Erich Sauermann was a team member. He played for WASPO 98 Hannover in West Germany.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER FRG Erich Sauermann
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany =13