Herbert Koschel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herbert Georg•Koschel |
| Used name | Herbert•Koschel |
| Born | 9 December 1921 in Bolesławiec, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 2 August 1980 in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 96 kg |
| Affiliations | Rot-Weiß Koblenz, Koblenz (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Javelin thrower Herbert Koschel finished 12th at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and was an unfortunate fourth four years later at Melbourne. In 1954 he also participated in the European Championships, placing 12th. From 1952-54 Koschel won three West German Championships. Koschel was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf after winning the German Student’s Championship in 1951. He died in 1980 due to injuries he had sustained in a car accident.
Personal Best: JT – 77.80 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
FRG |
Herbert Koschel | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 12 | ||||||
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
FRG |
Herbert Koschel | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died from injuries received in a car accident.)