Ludwig Sauerhöfer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ludwig•Sauerhöfer |
| Used name | Ludwig•Sauerhöfer |
| Born | 5 March 1883 in Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER) |
| Died | 15 October 1914 in Apremont-la-Forêt, Meuse (FRA) |
| Affiliations | Athletikclub Ludwigshafen |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German wrestler Ludwig Sauerhöfer from Ludwigshafen was eliminated at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics in the fourth round against Norwegian Herbrand Lofthus in the Greco-Roman lightweight class. Sauerhöfer was among the best-known wrestlers in this era. He was killed in action during World War I.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GER |
Ludwig Sauerhöfer | |||
| Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | AC r4/8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (Killed in action during World War I.)