Franz Barsicke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz•Barsicke |
| Used name | Franz•Barsicke |
| Born | 15 May 1905 in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 1944 |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 49 kg |
| Affiliations | Post-SV Stephan Breslau, Wrocław (POL) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Franz Barsicke was the 1936 German marathon champion and in 1935 ran on the winning marathon team at the national championships. He had to withdraw from the Olympic race in Berlin after 9 km because of a torn muscle. In 1944, he went missing in action near Stalingrad. His brother Richard was also a marathon runner and a member of the 1935 winning German team.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-49:38 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Franz Barsicke | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†1944. Killed in action during World War II.)
Errata
Some sources say, he died at Hamburg, others that he was heavily wounded at Stalingrad and died in Russian POW camp.