Hans Schönrath
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans•Schönrath |
| Used name | Hans•Schönrath |
| Born | 8 November 1902 in Gronau, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 10 February 1945 in off Ustka, Pomorskie (POL) |
| Affiliations | Boxclub 1920, Krefeld (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German boxer Hans Schönrath came in second at the 1927 European Championships as a heavyweight. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics he lost his quarter-final against the silver medalist Nils Ramm of Sweden. In 1925 and 1928 Schönrath was German amateur champion, and also as a professional in 1930-31. He drowned when the hospital ship DS General von Steuben was sunk during World War II on 10 February 1945. By profession Schönrath was a smelter. His brother Jakob was also a known professional in the 1930s and 1940s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Boxing | GER |
Hans Schönrath | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Drowning Accidents (Drowned when hospital ship "DS General von Steuben" was sunk.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†10 February 1945. Drowned when hospital ship "SS General von Steuben" sunk by a Soviet submarine.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Drowned when hospital ship "DS General von Steuben" was sunk.)
Errata
Date of death is given as 18 February 1945, but the Von Steuben sank on 10 February 1945.