Heinrich Burkowitz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heinrich Otto Ferdinand•Burkowitz |
| Used name | Heinrich•Burkowitz |
| Born | 31 January 1892 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Died | 31 May 1915 in Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme (FRA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Charlottenburg, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Heinrich Burkowitz was runner-up in the German Championships in the 400 metres in 1911 and 1913. At the 1912 Olympics he was eliminated in the heats over 400 metres and in the 4 x 400 metres relay. He died in a hospital during World War I from his war wounds.
Personal Best: 400 – 50.0 (1914).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Heinrich Burkowitz | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h9 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 2 h2 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†31 May 1915. Died in a hospital during World War I.)