Fritz Gerdsmeier

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFritz•Gerdsmeier
Used nameFritz•Gerdsmeier
Born28 April 1962 in Aschaffenburg, Bayern (GER)
Measurements190 cm / 108 kg
AffiliationsSV Einigkeit Aschaffenburg-Damm, Aschaffenburg (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German Greco-Roman wrestler Fritz Gerdsmeier finished sixth at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the heavyweight class. Four years later he moved up to super-heavyweight but was eliminated in the second round. Gerdsmeier won seven national titles and placed seventh both at the 1984 European and the 1987 World Campionships. By profession, he was a commercial clerk. His father Karl-Heinz also was a former wrestler.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Wrestling FRG Fritz Gerdsmeier
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 6
1988 Summer Olympics Wrestling FRG Fritz Gerdsmeier
Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC