Helmut Hamann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Helmut Karl•Hamann |
| Used name | Helmut•Hamann |
| Born | 31 August 1912 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Died | 22 June 1941 in Siedliszcze, Lubelskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Sportverein Allianz Berlin |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Helmut Hamann, 400 metre specialist, started only in the 4×400 relay at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, in which he won a bronze medal together with Friedrich von Stülpnagel, Harry Voigt and Rudi Harbig. Two years earlier he was European Champion in the relay with Hans Scheele, Voigt and Adolf Metzner. In 1935, 1936 and 1939 Hamann was German Champion in the 400. Hamann was killed in action during World War II near Siedliszcze in Poland, and is buried at the war cemetery in Włodowa, Grave #794.
Personal Best: 400 – 47.8 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Helmut Hamann | |||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–0–0 1934 Torino gold: 4×400 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†22 June 1941. Killed in action in World War II.)