Johann Wotapek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johann•Wotapek |
| Used name | Johann•Wotapek |
| Born | 23 September 1908 in Hoheneich, Niederösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 7 March 1982 |
| Affiliations | Christlich-deutsche Turnerschaft, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Johann Wotapek was Austrian shot put champion in 1939-40 and 1943, and discus champion 1935-1937, 1939, and 1943. After the Nazi German “Anschluss” of Austria, he became German discus champion from 1940-42. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Wotapek finished ninth in the discus and did not start in the shot despite being selected for the event. Domestically, he represented Christlich-Deutsche Turnerschaft Wien (Vienna).
Personal Best: DT – 51.53 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUT |
Johann Wotapek | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 9 |