Willi Kolb

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilli•Kolb
Used nameWilli•Kolb
Born18 February 1934 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
Measurements67 kg
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

West German weightlifter Willi Kolb finished twelfth in the lightweight at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. He first started swimming in his youth before moving on to weightlifting. From 1956-59 he claimed four consecutive West German Championships. He participated with limited success in the European and World Championships in 1955, 1958 and 1959. By profession, Kolb was a dairy manager.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GER FRG Willi Kolb
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 12