Erich Altosaar
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erich•Altosaar |
| Used name | Erich•Altosaar |
| Born | 14 August 1908 in Tallinn, Harjumaa (EST) |
| Died | 11 October 1941 in Kirov, Kirov (RUS) |
| Measurements | 187 cm |
| Affiliations | Kalev Tallinn, Tallinn (EST) |
| NOC |  Estonia |
Biography
Erich Altosaar graduated in 1925 from Tallinn Technical School, and also played for Tallinna Voitleja from 1922-27. He was capped 16 times for Estonia in basketball, and captained the team at the 1939 European Championships. In 1944 he was nominated as Estonia’s greatest ever basketball player. He died in a Soviet prisoner-of-war camp.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | EST |
Erich Altosaar | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Estonia | =9 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | EST |
Erich Altosaar |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†11 October 1941. Died in Soviet prison camp.)