Friedrich Gerdes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Friedrich August Martin•Gerdes |
| Used name | Friedrich•Gerdes |
| Born | 12 December 1910 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Died | 19 October 1960 in West-Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 76 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Charlottenburg, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Friedrich Gerdes reached the final of the javelin throw at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, placingly 17th and last. The policeman never managed to win a German Championship but was German Police Champion in 1939. Gerdes was killed in 1960 in a motor car accident in Berlin-Dahlem.
Personal Best: JT – 69.46 (1938).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Friedrich Gerdes | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 17 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a motor car accident.)