Franz Nikodem

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameFranz Adalbert•Nikodem
Used nameFranz•Nikodem
Born22 March 1932 in Kwidzyn, PomorskiePOL
Died22 September 1984 (aged 52 years 6 months) in Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen (DOD between 21 and 22 September 1984)GER
AffiliationsMarienburger SC — Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-WestfalenGER
NOCGermanyGER
Nationality West Germany

Biography

The West German field hockey team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics earned a bronze by medal winning the deciding game against Great Britain 3-1. In the semi-finals Germany had lost 0-1 to India. Franz Nikodem played for Flensburger HC and later for MSC Köln domestically. He was a substitute in Melbourne and made no appearances for the team. He earned three international caps in 1956.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Hockey GER FRG Franz Nikodem
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany DNS