Adolf Rieger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAdolf Hermann August•Rieger
Used nameAdolf•Rieger
Born25 August 1899 in Lichtenberg, Berlin (GER) 
Died2 May 1956 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
AffiliationsSpVgg Berlin-Ost
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Wrestler Adolf Rieger won the silver medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Games in the Greco-Roman light heavyweight class. He had won the German heavyweight title in 1924 and light-heavyweight title in 1927. In 1926 he made his only international appearance, against Denmark. In 1931 he was one of the co-founders of Berliner KV.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Wrestling GER Adolf Rieger
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver