Pierre Hemmer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePierre•Hemmer
Used namePierre•Hemmer
Born6 April 1912 in Ettelbruck, Diekirch (LUX)
Died23 November 1976 (aged 64 years 7 months 17 days) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
Measurements175 cm / 70 kg
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

Pierre Hemmer was a track and field athlete from Luxembourg who competed in middle-distance races. Hemmer ran in the 800 metres at the 1934 European Championships in Torino, Italy where he finished eighth. Two years later he ran in both the 800 metres and the 1,500 metres at the 1936 Berlin Olympics but did not advance from the heats in either race.

Personal Bests: 800 – 1:55.8 (1934); 1500 – 4:06.6 (1936).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics LUX Pierre Hemmer
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r1/3
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 9 h1 r1/2