Änne Ehscheidt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Anna "Änne"•Ehscheidt (-Thelen) |
| Used name | Änne•Ehscheidt |
| Born | 16 July 1919 in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen (GER) |
| Died | 26 August 1947 (aged 28 years 1 month 10 days) in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen (GER) (DOD between 25 and 26 August 1947) |
| Affiliations | SV Moenus Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Änne Ehscheidt was runner-up at the German platform diving championships in 1936 and thus nominated for the Berlin Olympics. There she finished eighth in the 10 metre platform event. She was a member of DSV Frankfurt and committed suicide by gas poisoning in 1947.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | GER |
Änne Ehscheidt | |||
| Platform, Women (Olympic) | 8 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Committed Suicide (Committed suicide by poisoning with gas.)