Helmut Schwenn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHelmut•Schwenn
Used nameHelmut•Schwenn
Born27 January 1913 in Hannover, Niedersachsen (GER)
Died16 July 1983 in Hannover, Niedersachsen (GER)
AffiliationsWASPO 98 Hannover, Hannover (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Helmut Schwenn was a German water polo player from SV Wasserfreunde 98 Hannover and was a member of the German silver medal-winning team, behind Hungary, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. With Hannover he won the German Championship from 1936-38. After World War II he became a sports administrator in the water polo section of the Lower Saxony Swimming Association.

Results

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