Rainer Osselmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rainer•Osselmann |
| Used name | Rainer•Osselmann |
| Born | 25 July 1960 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 23 April 2023 in Amtzell, Baden-Württemberg (GER) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | ASC Duisburg, Duisburg (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Water polo player Rainer Osselmann represented West Germany at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics. In 1984 the team won the bronze medal and in 1988 finished fourth, losing the bronze medal match 14-13 against the Soviet Union. In 1985 Osselmann won a bronze medal at the European Championships and also won the World Cup. In 1981 and 1989, he won the European titles.
Nationally, Osselmann played with ASC Duisburg, helping them win the German Cup in 1989. After his active career, he became sports director at his home club, and CEO of a software company in Duisburg. His parents Birgit Klomp and Friedhelm Osselmann were also Olympians.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | FRG |
Rainer Osselmann | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 3 | Bronze | |||
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | FRG |
Rainer Osselmann | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 4 |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Birgit Klomp
- Son of Friedhelm Osselmann
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (2–0–1 1981 Split gold; 1985 Sofia bronze; 1989 Bonn gold)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Aquatics Championships (0–0–1 1982 Guayaquil WAP bronze)