Willy Schröder
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Wilhelm Otto "Willy"•Schröder |
| Used name | Willy•Schröder |
| Born | 7 March 1912 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Died | 28 September 1990 in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 87 kg |
| Affiliations | Viktoria Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Discus thrower Willy Schröder set a world record in 1935 with 53.10, and won the 1938 European title. In 1936 and 1937 he was German Champion and in 1938 German Police Champion. At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Schröder placed fifth. By profession he was a policeman.
Personal Best: DT – 53.10 (1935).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Willy Schröder | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–0–0 1938 Paris gold: discus throw)