Hans Houška

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohann Franz "Hans"•Houška
Used nameHans•Houška
Born21 October 1914 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Died27 May 1983 (aged 68 years 7 months 6 days) in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
AffiliationsAlt-Turm, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Midfielder Hans Houschka was a member of the Austrian field handball team that won the silver medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He played two matches during the tournament. Domestically, Houschka played with HC Alt-Turm Wien (Vienna).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Handball AUT Hans Houška
Handball, Men (Olympic) Austria 2 Silver