Josef Genschieder
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josef•Genschieder |
| Used name | Josef•Genschieder |
| Born | 4 February 1915 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 3 April 1943 in Beketovka, Volgograd (RUS) |
| Affiliations | Neubauer Radler, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian cyclist Josef Genschieder took part in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was a member of the 4,000 metres pursuit team that lost to Germany in their heat. Genschieder was killed in action in World War II at the Eastern Front in 1943 near Volgograd (then named Stalingrad), Russia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | AUT |
Josef Genschieder | |||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Austria | 10 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†3 April 1943. Killed in action in World War II at the Eastern Front in Russia.)