| Games | Athlete/Team | Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Germany | =9 | |
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Germany | 5 | |
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Germany | =5 | |
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Unified Team of Germany | 4 | |
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Unified Team of Germany | =9 | |
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Unified Team of Germany | 3 | Bronze |
| Gerd Backhaus | DNS | ||
| 2016 Summer Olympics | Germany | 2 | Silver |
| 2020 Summer Olympics | Germany | 9 |
