Herman Timme
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herman Johannes•Timme |
| Used name | Herman•Timme |
| Born | 21 July 1933 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 19 December 2022 in Maastricht, Limburg (NED) |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | Kimbria, Maastricht (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Herman Timme was a Dutch decathlete. Timme originally started out as a boxer, but switched to athletics and focused on the decathlon. From 1957 to 1967 he won more than 20 medals in national competitions. Timme competed at the 1960 Roma Olympics where he finished in 15th place. After the Olympics Timme began to focus on individual elements of the decathlon, especially the discus throw and shot put, before he retired in 1970.
Personal Best: Dec – 7032 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Herman Timme | |||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) | 15 |