Rudi Kopp

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRudolf Erwin "Rudi"•Kopp
Used nameRudi•Kopp
Born31 January 1926 in Rabenstein, Zwiesel, Bayern (GER)
Died29 January 2022 in Grassau, Bayern (GER)
AffiliationsWSV Reit im Winkl, Reit im Winkl (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

Nordic skier Rudi Kopp finished seventh with the 4x10 km cross country relay, running the fourth leg, at the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. In the 18 km individual event he finished 64th. Four years later in Cortina d’Ampezzo he was 10th in the relay and 31st in the 15 km individual. Kopp was German Champion over 15 km in 1956 and 1958.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) GER FRG Rudi Kopp
18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 64
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 7
1956 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) GER FRG Rudi Kopp
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 31
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 10