Hans Valla
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johann Josef "Hans"•Valla |
| Used name | Hans•Valla |
| Born | 1 May 1909 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 21 December 1978 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Measurements | 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Teutoburger A. C., Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Weightlifter Hans Valla finished sixth at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the middleweight division. The following year he won the bronze medal at the World Championships.
Domestically, Valla represented Teutoburger AC Wien (Vienna) and won the national title in 1933 and 1934. After the Nazi German “Anschluss” he was forced to represent Germany and won the German title in 1940 and 1941.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | AUT |
Hans Valla | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | 6 |