Johann Vierthaler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohann•Vierthaler
Used nameJohann•Vierthaler
Born5 July 1869 in München (Munich), Bayern (GER)
DiedDecember 1957 in Holzhausen am Ammersee, Bayern (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Johann Vierthaler was a German sculptor and glass artist. From 1894-95 he was a student at the München School of Applied Arts. From 1895-1900 Vierthaler studied sculpture at the München Academy. In 1922 he was appointed as a professor at the Municipal Trade School in München. The 40 cm tall bronze figure The Javelin Thrower was created in 1932. The figure does not hold a spear. A similar, slightly larger figure with spear was produced in 1937.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Art Competitions GER Johann Vierthaler
Sculpturing, Statues, Open (Olympic) AC