Rudolf Trenkwitz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rudolf Karl Franz•Trenkwitz |
| Used name | Rudolf•Trenkwitz |
| Born | 30 January 1906 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 2 January 1942 in Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod (RUS) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian equestrian rider Rudolf Trenkwitz participated at the 1936 Berlin Olympics with his horse Danubia in the show jumping events. He was unplaced as he could not finish the course. Therefore, the Austrian team was also unplaced. Trenkwitz was killed in action in 1942 during World War II in Russia, during the bombing of Gorky.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | AUT |
Rudolf Trenkwitz | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Danubia | |||||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Danubia / Austria |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†2 January 1942, Bombing of Gorky)