Friedhelm Osselmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Friedhelm•Osselmann |
| Used name | Friedhelm•Osselmann |
| Nick/petnames | Friedel |
| Born | 9 April 1934 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | ASC Duisburg, Duisburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Friedhelm Osselmann was a member of the West German water polo team that finished sixth at both the 1956 Melbourne and the 1960 Rome Olympics. Domestically he played for ASC Duisburg. In 1957, 1963 and 1965 Osselmann helped Duisburg win the West German Championships.
He was married to Olympic swimmer Birgit Klomp and together they became parents of water polo players Rainer and non-Olympian Karl Osselmann. In 1963 Friedhelm went to Japan for one year as a developing aid for water polo.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | GER |
FRG |
Friedhelm Osselmann | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Unified Team of Germany | 6 | |||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | GER |
FRG |
Friedhelm Osselmann | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Unified Team of Germany | 6 |
Olympic family relations
- Husband of Birgit Klomp
- Father of Rainer Osselmann