Erich Sauermann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGustav Emil Erich•Sauermann
Used nameErich•Sauermann
Born7 December 1919 in Linden, Hannover, Niedersachsen (GER)
Died19 July 1984 (aged 64 years 7 months 12 days) in Gleichen, Niedersachsen (GER)
AffiliationsWASPO 98 Hannover, Hannover (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the German water polo team beat Romania 8-4 in the qualifying game, but then lost all three matches in the group stage against Hungary, Soviet Union and Egypt, and was eliminated. Erich Sauermann was a team member. He played for WASPO 98 Hannover in West Germany.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GER FRG Erich Sauermann
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany =13