Wilhelm Rietschel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Otto Wilhelm•Rietschel |
| Used name | Wilhelm•Rietschel |
| Born | 26 January 1911 in Sachsendorf, Wurzen, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 18 December 1941 in Ropsha, Leningrad (RUS) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German sculptor Wilhelm Rietschel served in World War II from 1939-41, when he was killed in action near Leningrad. He was a sculptor of small figures. Rietschel studied at the Academy in Dresden and was a pupil of Karl Albiker and Richard Scheibe until he was drafted into the Wehrmacht. During his studies he made extensive travels to Italy. Wilhelm was a great-grandson of the sculptor Ernst Rietschel (1804-1861).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | GER |
Wilhelm Rietschel | |||
| Sculpturing, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†18 December 1941. Killed in action in Ropscha, Russia during World War I.)