Gerhard Egger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gerhard Otto•Egger |
| Used name | Gerhard•Egger |
| Born | 13 October 1908 in Klagenfurt, Kärnten (AUT) |
| Died | 28 April 1945 (aged 36 years 6 months 15 days) in ? (ITA) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian equestrian rider Gerhard Egger was a member of the show jumping team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, riding Mimir. The team did not finish the competition as Rudolf Trenkwitz could not finish the course. Individually, Egger placed 37th. He was killed in action close to the end of World War II, in April 1945. He lost his life in Italy as a member of the Aufklärungs-Abteilung 263. He is buried in Italy in the German war cemetery at Costermano.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | AUT |
Gerhard Egger | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Mimir | 37 | ||||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Mimir / Austria |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (Died in Italy in April 1945. Buried at the War Cemetery Costermano.)