Franz Federschmidt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz Henry•Federschmidt |
| Used name | Franz•Federschmidt |
| Born | 21 February 1894 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 14 April 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The smaller yet older of the two brothers, Franz Federschmidt started out rowing with his brother for Penn Barge in 1916. He began again after the war and joined his brother, Erich, at the Undine Barge Club. Franz Federschmidt worked as an engineer. He died after a long struggle with colon cancer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Franz Federschmidt | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Erich Federschmidt