Erich Spörer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErich Otto Richard•Spörer
Used nameErich•Spörer
Born23 April 1911 in Zella-Sankt Blasii, Zella-Mehlis, Thüringen (GER)
Died11 November 1977 in Niederstotzingen, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

German sports shooter Erich Spörer finished fifth in the small bore rifle, prone over 50 metres event. He also placed 18th in the three positons event both at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. A competitive shooter since 1933 Spörer won two team silvers and a bronze at the 1939 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Shooting GER FRG Erich Spörer
Small-Bore Rifle, Three Positions, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 18
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 5

Special Notes