Fritz Köpke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Fritz Richard Martin•Köpke |
| Used name | Fritz•Köpke |
| Born | 21 January 1902 in Płoty, Zachodniopomorskie (POL) |
| Died | 18 November 1991 in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | SWC Preußen Stettin |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
High jumper Fritz Köpke placed 11th at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games. Domestically he was German Champion in 1929 and 1931 and participated in 10 international matches. After finishing school Köpke first attended a preparatory school with the goal to become a forester, but he then took over the family business of hardware and household goods in Plathe. He also owned valuable breeding pigeons.
Personal Best: HJ – 1.92 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Fritz Köpke | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =11 |