Heinz Schäfer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heinz•Schäfer |
| Used name | Heinz•Schäfer |
| Born | 17 March 1950 in Oer-Erkenschwick, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 13 July 1983 |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 100 kg |
| Affiliations | KSV Witten 07, Witten (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Greco-Roman wrestler Heinz Schäfer finished sixth at the 1976 Montréal Olympics in the heavyweight class. In 1975 and 1977 he won the West German national titles. He also worked as a department manager and youth coach at in his home club KSV Witten. Schäfer was a trained swimming pool attendant. At the age of 33, he died in a motorcycle accident after crashing into a tree.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | FRG |
Heinz Schäfer | |||
| Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (At the age of 33, he died in a motorcycle crash when he crashed into a tree.)