Herbert Adamski

Herbert Adamski (30 April 1910 – 11 August 1941) was a German rower from Berlin who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Herbert Adamski
Adamski, on the right, during his medal ceremony
Personal information
Born30 April 1910
Berlin
Died11 August 1941(1941-08-11) (aged 31)
Soviet Union
Sport
SportRowing
ClubRuderverein Friesen
Skuller-Zelle

In 1936 he won the gold medal as member of the German boat in the coxed pair competition.[1] He was killed during WWII while serving on the Eastern Front.[2]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Herbert Adamski". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  2. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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