Willi Kürten
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Wilhelm Jakob "Willi"•Kürten |
| Used name | Willi•Kürten |
| Born | 4 April 1908 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 18 July 1944 in Podlipse, Ternopil (UKR) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | DSD, Düsseldorf (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Long hurdler Willi Kürten was eliminated in the semifinals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 400 hurdles. He never won a German title, but was runner-up in 1931, 1932 and 1936. Kürten was killed in action during World War II on the Eastern front in July 1944.
Personal Best: 400H – 54.1 (1937).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Willi Kürten | |||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 6 h1 r2/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†18 July 1944. Killed in action during World War II.)