Rudolf Hendel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rudolf•Hendel |
| Used name | Rudolf•Hendel |
| Born | 21 September 1947 in Rodewisch, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 17 July 2023 in Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg (GER) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | ASK Vorwärts Frankfurt, Frankfurt (Oder) (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
East German middleweight judoka Rudolf Hensel was eliminated in his first bout at the 1972 München Olympics. He lost to Czechoslovakian Peter Jákl by Yusei-gachi. In 1970 and 1971 he was European Champion, while in 1965 and 1970 he won his only East German titles. Hendel later managed and coached his home club JC 90 Frankfurt/Oder. By profession, he was trained as a sports teacher.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Judo | GDR |
Rudolf Hendel | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =19 |