Hans Schneider
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans-Joachim•Schneider |
| Used name | Hans•Schneider |
| Born | 21 October 1909 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 19 July 1972 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Affiliations | DSV 98, Duisburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Hans Schneider was a German water polo player from Duisburger SV 98 and was a member of the German silver medal-winning team, behind Hungary, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was a runner-up again with the German team at the 1938 European Championship, again behind Hungary. He won 55 international caps. From 1939-41 Schneider won the German Championship with his home club Duisburg. His son Achim also became a water polo player and participated in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | GER |
Hans Schneider | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Achim Schneider
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (0–1–0 1938 London silver)