Hugo Scherzer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hugo•Scherzer |
| Used name | Hugo•Scherzer |
| Born | 10 July 1889 in Świdnica, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 24 December 1940 in Santa Monica, California (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
German-born Hugo Scherzer began his musical studies at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin in 1910, although he later emigrated to the US and became a US citizen. A well-known classical pianist, Scherzer gave musical lessons at the Sherwood School in Hollywood. His residence was Santa Barbara, California. He disappeared while swimming in the ocean on Christmas Eve 1940. His body was recovered from the ocean near Santa Monica one week later.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | USA |
Hugo Scherzer | |||
| Music, Open (Olympic) |