Wilhelm Ladewig
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Wilhelm Paul Ulrich•Ladewig |
| Used name | Wilhelm•Ladewig |
| Born | 8 October 1906 in Dargosław, Zachodniopomorskie (POL) |
| Died | 20 July 1979 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Deutscher Sportclub Berlin |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German high jumper and decathlete Wilhelm Ladewig finished fifth in the 1934 European Championships high jump and 10th in the 1928 Olympic decathlon. At the World University Games he won four medals, two in the high jump (1928 silver, 1930 bronze), and another two in pentathlon (1928 silver, 1930 bronze). In 1934 Ladewig won his only German title in high jump. He was educated as a graduate gymnastics and sports teacher, and worked at a gymnasium in Düsseldorf from 1948-72, where he eventually became the principal.
Personal Best: Dec – 6458 (1930).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Wilhelm Ladewig | |||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) | 10 |