Eberhard Sorge
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans Eberhard•Sorge |
| Used name | Eberhard•Sorge |
| Born | 27 May 1892 in Braunlage, Niedersachsen (GER) |
| Died | 6 August 1918 in Bray-sur-Somme, Somme (FRA) |
| Affiliations | Allgemeiner Akademischer Turnerbund Leipzig |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German gymnast Eberhard Sorge competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, finishing fifth in the team all-around event. He also finished fourth in the free system team all-around. The teams represented the Allgemeiner Akademischer Turnerbund Leipzig. Sorge studied theology. As a sergeant with the 4th Company 180th Infantry Regiment during World War I, Sorge was wounded but recovered. Later commissioned as a second lieutenant with the 120th Infantry Regiment Sorge he was wounded several more times before being killed in August 1918 in Bray-sur-Somme, France.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | GER |
Eberhard Sorge | |||
| Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 5 | ||||
| Team All-Around, Free System, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†6 August 1918. Killed in action during World War I.)