Franz Wanderer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz•Wanderer |
| Used name | Franz•Wanderer |
| Born | 20 February 1901 in Ilmenau, Thüringen (GER) |
| Died | 1944 |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Verein für Leibesübungen Potsdamer SpF |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Long-distance runner Franz Wanderer did not finish the 1928 Amsterdam marathon. At 15.8 km he passed the control point in the lead, but did not appear at the next control point for unknown reasons. He won three consecutive German Championships between 1927 and 1929. From 1920-32 he was a member of the Reichswehr, and then until World War II Wanderer worked as a tax consultant assistant. His last known sign of life was in 1944 in Romania, where he went missing in action.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-48:57 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Franz Wanderer | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |