Karl Neckermann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl•Neckermann |
| Used name | Karl•Neckermann |
| Born | 14 March 1911 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (GER) |
| Died | 7 March 1984 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (GER) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | PSG Mannheim, Mannheim (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
German sprinter Karl Neckermann was eliminated in the 200 metres at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His greatest moment came at the 1938 European Championships, winning the title with the 4x100 relay together with Manfred Kersch, Gerd Hornberger, and non-Olympian Jakob Scheuring. In 1935 he earned his only German title in the 200. He set one European record in the 100 (1939) and two with the sprint relay (1938/9). After his active career Neckermann became a starter and international judge.
Personal Best: 200 – 21.2 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Karl Neckermann | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–0–0 1938 Paris gold: 4×100 m relay)