Horst Mann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Horst•Mann |
| Used name | Horst•Mann |
| Born | 8 July 1927 in Szczecinek, Zachodniopomorskie (POL) |
| Died | 15 October 2018 in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (GER) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Empor Rostock, Rostock (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Horst Mann, a 400 metre runner, had to retire during the heats at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics due to an injury. In 1955 and 1956 he was East German Champion in the 400. Mann set four GDR records in the 400 in 1955-56. He was captured as a POW during World War II by the Soviets and only returned in 1949 to Germany. Mann was educated as a tool polisher and later as an engineer for ship construction in the former GDR.
Personal Best: 400 – 47.0 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Horst Mann | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h8 r1/4 | ||||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Unified Team of Germany |