Ferdinand Schmitz

Ferdinand Schmitz (October 14, 1919 – November 6, 1981) was a German wrestler who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In Helsinki he participated in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman bantamweight competitions, eventually withdrawing from the former and finishing sixth in the latter. He had two podium results at the European Championships, placing third in 56 kg Greco-Roman event in 1938 and second in the 61-kg Greco-Roman event in 1939. He was born in Cologne and was a member of ESV Olympia Köln. His brother Heini Nettesheim was also an Olympic wrestler who competed in 1936, as well as 1952.[1]

Ferdinand Schmitz
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Men's wrestling
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1939 Oslo Greco-Roman - 61kg
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Tallinn Greco-Roman - 56kg

References
  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (2010). "Ferdinand Schmitz Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2010-03-31.


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